Band 2 - Healthcare Support Worker

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

West Hertfordshire NHS Trust is offering a 6-week training programme for a Healthcare Support Worker. The role involves working as part of the ward team to deliver prescribed care under supervision, with hands-on experience in patient hygiene, feeding support, and overall care delivery.

There is no prior healthcare qualification needed. Successful trainees will transition directly into a permanent Healthcare Support Worker role, with shifts covering days, nights, and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• No healthcare qualifications or experience required.
• Suitable for career changers, those returning to work, or entrants to the health sector.
• Employed by the hospital during the 6-week training period.

Responsabilités

• Support patient hygiene.
• Assist with feeding for patients in need.
• Provide comprehensive care to patients.
• Ensure cleanliness and organisation of designated areas and equipment.

Connaissances

Patient care

Hygiene support

Feeding assistance

Attention to detail

Description du poste

This 6-week course is designed to provide staff with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of care within the National Health Service (NHS). Participants will gain essential knowledge and skills necessary for delivering high-quality care and supporting patients effectively.

Through interactive modules, participants will learn about various aspects of care delivery, including communication skills, patient centred care, infection control, and reflective practice. The programme is aimed at career changers, those returning to work, and those without prior knowledge of working in the health sector.

The Healthcare Support Worker is a member of the ward team responsible for delivering prescribed care under the guidance of a registered nurse. For a comprehensive overview of the duties associated with this role, please refer to the attached job description.

Key responsibilities include supporting patient hygiene, assisting with feeding for those in need, providing comprehensive care, and ensuring the cleanliness and organisation of designated areas and equipment as directed.

No healthcare qualifications or experience are required, and participants will be employed by the hospital during the 6 week training period. Upon successful completion, individuals will transition directly into employment as a Healthcare support worker.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health

At the end of your training programme, you will be required to work 12.5 hour shifts, covering days, nights and weekends (further details below).