Health Care Support Worker

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team as Healthcare Assistants. Under the supervision of registered nurses, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to patients, assisting with various clinical tasks and supporting the nursing team. This position offers development opportunities and a supportive work environment, making it ideal for those looking to advance their careers in healthcare.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting required.
• Ability to perform clinical observations and venepuncture.
• Demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Ward/Department team in patient care.
• Monitor stock levels and support nursing/admin team.
• Provide support to new and junior staff.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical Observations

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or Diploma in Health

Care Certificate

Job description

We are looking for individuals with experience to work in healthcare, to join the NHS family helping people from your local community.

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will assist the Ward/Department team in providing the highest possible standard of care for patients. The post holder will undertake a range of tasks as delegated by a Registered Nurse, including Venepuncture & ECG, and recording patient observations for patients attending the Pre-Assessment Clinic. Responsibilities also include monitoring stock levels and supporting the nursing/admin team as required.

Follow Trust policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures. Promote effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team and take measures to overcome communication difficulties. Be familiar with Trust policy and procedures for reporting clinical incidents, including reporting incidents and near misses.

Provide support and assistance to new and junior staff members and student learners.

Qualifications & Experience Required

1. Substantial recent/current experience of working in a healthcare setting.
2. Care Certificate based on standards set by NHS England, Skills for Care, and Skills for Health, gained through vocational work (online care certificates are not accepted).
3. Demonstrate a good standard of numeracy and literacy.
4. NVQ Level 2/3 or Diploma in Health is desirable.
5. Ability to carry out safe movement and handling practices from mandatory training.
6. Experience in obtaining specimens, preparing patients for treatments, and performing clinical observations such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, and oxygen saturation.
7. Ability to undertake blood glucose monitoring, venepuncture, and cannulation under the direction of a registered nurse.
8. Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment, including disposal of clinical waste and sharps per Trust policy.
9. Undertake clerical duties, including reception/telephone duties and IT skills.
10. Safeguard the wellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives.
11. Set objectives within a PDP supporting high standards of clinical care and undertake ongoing training to keep skills up to date.

Our organisation is committed to supporting public health and providing exceptional care, guided by our core values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence.

In Return We Will Offer

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership.
• Ongoing support from recruitment through to your integration into the team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes.

Key Facts

• We see an average of 4,810 outpatient appointments daily.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England.
• An average of 1,115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network daily.
• Our hospitals admit approximately 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year, we undertook nearly 33,700 surgical operations in 57 theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 theatres.
• We perform over 140 elective procedures daily.
• UHDB is a research-active university hospital with numerous clinical trials and research opportunities.

For further details or informal visits, contact: Sara Pickering, Senior Sister, Email: [e-mail], Tel: [phone]