Bank Healthcare Support Worker (Healthcare Students - see criteria)

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS healthcare provider in Norwich is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to assist with patient care and daily responsibilities. Candidates should have relevant nursing education and prior experience in an acute care setting. The role includes monitoring patients, providing personal care, and ensuring a clean environment. Excellent benefits include pension, discounts, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Wagestream - access to pay as you earn

Discounted bus passes

Free Park & Ride service

On-site restaurants with discounts

On-site nursery

Career development guidance

Free annual Flu vaccination

Discounts for local gyms

Qualifications

• Candidates must have completed at least one full acute care placement within an NHS trust.
• Significant prior experience (6 months+) as a Healthcare Assistant in an NHS acute care Trust is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record baseline observations for patients.
• Escalate issues to relevant registered staff regarding patient conditions.
• Provide personal care and assistance during meals.
• Clean equipment and ward areas as required.
• Handle and procure clinical samples.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Record keeping

Education

BSc or MSc in Nursing

Job description

Please ensure eligibility before applying for this vacancy, as failure to meet criteria will result in automatic withdrawal. This position involves a shortened HCSW training programme, and ineligible candidates should monitor NHS jobs for possible bank HCSW roles.

Eligibility Criteria

• BSc or MSc Nursing (any specialisation) and Midwifery students who have completed at least one full acute care placement within an NHS trust.
• University Healthcare students (Medicine/ Nursing/ Midwifery/ Physiotherapy/ Paramedicine/ Occupational Therapy etc.) who have had a significant amount of prior experience (6 months+ within the last 12 months) working as a Healthcare Assistant/ Healthcare Support Worker in an NHS acute care Trust.

If you meet the criteria for this role, you will either need to submit a signed recommendation form from NNUH placement/education staff, or complete an interview with the Practice Development and Education team. Further details will be shared once shortlisting has been completed. Please note depending on your course speciality, your bank shifts may be aligned with the most relevant department to reflect your area of study. Also, keep in mind this is a HCSW role so many skills that you can practice within a student capacity cannot be practiced whilst on shift working as a healthcare assistant.

Daily Responsibilities

• Monitoring and recording of baseline observations for all patients under your daily allocation (blood pressure / temperature / pulse etc.).
• Escalation of issues to relevant registered member of staff (Nurse, doctor etc.) related to acute deterioration of patient's conditions.
• Provision of care to meet individual holistic requirements of all patients under your daily allocation including personal care, continence assistance and meal time assistance.
• Cleaning of equipment and ward areas as and when required.
• Procurement and handling of clinical samples / swabs.

We will provide uniform and an initial training course to deliver the skills you will need to work in a busy hospital. If you meet the criteria for the shortened induction this will include an eight-hour theory session followed by a minimum of two six-hour supervised shifts working on a ward.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work within and try different specialities.

Values and Culture

Our PRIDE values of People Focus, Respect, integrity, Dedication and Excellence are important to our team, and to be successful you will need to share our beliefs and values. In particular, you will support our approach to clinical excellence by taking every opportunity to learn and develop your skills and competence in every aspect of your role.

Benefits

• Excellent pension scheme
• Wagestream – access up to 40% of our pay as you earn it
• Heavily discounted bus passes
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• On site restaurants, delis and cafes offering staff discounts
• On site nursery
• Career development guidance
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy service
• Free annual Flu vaccination
• Discounts for local gyms plus on site outdoor gym equipment