Care Support Worker - Discharge Lounge

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Dudley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Care Support Worker to join their Discharge Lounge team. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with nursing staff to provide high-quality patient care and support patients in a safe environment. Applicants should have prior care experience and strong communication skills. The organization values inclusive practices and offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with healthcare teams and patients.
• Ability to recognize and report changes in patient conditions.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with healthcare team and patients.
• Recognize and report patient condition changes.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity to work in Trusts Discharge Lounge. The Discharge Lounge is looking for hardworking, experienced care staff that want to work with our patients to get them well, and get them home, in a safe, Multi-disciplinary caring environment., The Care Support Worker will work together with members of the Nursing team and contribute to the implementation of a high standard and individualised patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will be required to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team, patients and relatives and must be able to recognise and report to the appropriate person any changes in the patient's condition which may require the intervention of others.

About Dudley Group

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

Our Commitment

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by ourflexible working optionsand by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information -inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.