Care Support Worker - Children's ED

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS teaching trust in Oxford seeks motivated Care Support Workers. You'll assist in patient care under supervision, with a focus on teamwork and continual improvement. Candidates should have healthcare experience and relevant qualifications. Flexible working patterns are available, and the Trust supports your professional growth in a compassionate environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience working within a health care setting.
• Ability to demonstrate literacy and numeracy.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified staff in patient care programmes.
• Carry out patient care tasks under supervision.
• Monitor equipment and maintain the environment.

Skills

Experience in healthcare

Communication skills

Teamwork

Motivation for patient care

Education

Level 2 Apprenticeship or Diploma in Health

Desirable Level 3 Diploma or Apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

The overall purpose of this role is to:

• Assist qualified staff in the implementation of patient care programmes
• Develop towards assisting the registered nurse in the planning of patient care
• Carry out a range of patient care tasks in support of and supervised by a registered nurse
• Record information detailing patient care given, under supervision of registered nurse
• Monitor and maintain equipment and environment of the unit, under supervision of registered nurse
• In conjunction with the registered nurse provide support to more junior colleagues

We are looking to recruit Care Support Workers who are motivated and proactive. Experience working within a health care setting or with children is essential. We can offer a supportive environment with a strong commitment to professional development and progression through the Care Certificate. Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork. Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks. Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals' vision and values, to demonstrate literacy and numeracy. Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self development. Evidence of level 2 Apprenticeship or Diploma in Health related subject.

Desirable criteria: Evidence of Level 3 Diploma or Apprenticeship in Health related subject or working towards. Evidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust. Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England.

Essential criteria (Clinical Practice)

• Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
• Clear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker
• Makes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team
• Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation
• Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team

Desirable criteria

• Up to date knowledge and insight into specialist area

About the Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

Working pattern

We can offer a range of flexible working options including long days, nights, weekdays and weekends. We can offer a flexible working pattern with set shifts. Please be prepared to discuss any requirements or planned annual leave at interview.