Health Care Support Worker

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Devizes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join the outpatient team. The role requires a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as travel between sites is expected to cover am and pm clinics.

The post is based at Chippenham Community Hospital, not at The Great Western Hospital, and you will work under supervision to deliver fundamental patient care within a safe environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English at grade D or above or Level 1 Functional Skills in Literacy & Numeracy
• QCF or NVQ Level 2 in a health related subject
• Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills at interview assessment.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in the out-patient department as part of a care team.
• Carry out delegated duties under supervision following care plans.
• Ensure patient safety and maintain high standards in a safe environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Literacy & numeracy

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade D+) or Level 1 Functional Skills

QCF/NVQ Level 2 in a health-related subject

Job description

You must hold a Full UK driving Licence and have your own transport. You will be required to have class 1 business insurance, as during your working day you will be required to travel from one site to another on occasions to cover am and pm clinics. Please note this role WILL NOT be based at The Great Western Hospital. This role is based at Chippenham Community Hospital Previous applicants need not apply, Under the delegation and supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner, the Health Care Assistant will carry out all of the delegated duties listed in the main responsibilities section below independently within the health care team. The post holder will work within the out-patient department as part of a team supporting patients, clinicians and colleagues during outpatient consultations. They will provide the fundamentals of care to patients in the hospital to ensure high standards are maintained in a safe environment including patient safety and to make sure that the care experience is positive by treating all patients, family, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity and courtesy in accordance with Trust values and policies., 1. Will have the knowledge and skills to provide the fundamental care needs for individual patients under the direction and supervision of the registered practitioner, the following can be undertaken in the band 2 training period, following the GWH standards of care. These duties will be repetitive, routine and familiar, following the patient care plan and consent gained from the patient which must include; Caring and communication with kindness and compassion Personal Care including catheter care (if required) Nutrition and Hydration support Pressure Area Care Collect specimens (routine bodily fluids only) Moving and handling Documentation including food & fluid charts and outcome sheets. Environmental maintenance Performing care in line with risk assessments and care plans Ensure all clinical rooms are stocked up with appropriate clinical forms and patient information sheets Assist with the preparation of medical notes to facilitate the running of clinics. Escort to other departments (except theatre) Instigate Emergency procedure Completion of accident / incident forms Promote person centred values and provide support for patients wellbeing and fulfilment Please see job description for further details. Job description, 1. Will have the knowledge and skills to provide the fundamental care needs for individual patients under the direction and supervision of the registered practitioner, the following can be undertaken in the band 2 training period, following the GWH standards of care. These duties will be repetitive, routine and familiar, following the patient care plan and consent gained from the patient which must include; Caring and communication with kindness and compassion Personal Care including catheter care (if required) Nutrition and Hydration support Pressure Area Care Collect specimens (routine bodily fluids only) Moving and handling Documentation including food & fluid charts and outcome sheets. Environmental maintenance Performing care in line with risk assessments and care plans Ensure all clinical rooms are stocked up with appropriate clinical forms and patient information sheets Assist with the preparation of medical notes to facilitate the running of clinics. Escort to other departments (except theatre) Instigate Emergency procedure Completion of accident / incident forms Promote person centred values and provide support for patients wellbeing and fulfilment

• GCSE Maths & English grade D or above or Level 1 functional skills in Literacy & Numeracy
• QCF or NVQ Level 2 in a health related subject
• Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills at interview assessment.

Desirable

• Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support or
• Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care or
• Level 2 in Health & Social care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)

Experience Essential

• Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
• Driver with access to a vehicle
• Experience of time management and prioritising work.

Desirable

• Prior experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• GCSE Maths & English grade D or above or Level 1 functional skills in Literacy & Numeracy
• QCF or NVQ Level 2 in a health related subject
• Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills at interview assessment.

Desirable

• Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support or
• Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care or
• Level 2 in Health & Social care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)

Experience Essential

• Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
• Driver with access to a vehicle
• Experience of time management and prioritising work.

Desirable

• Prior experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people. We are creating a heath and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.