Health Care Support Worker - Bromyard (RA)

NHS; Bromyard; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the nursing team at Bromyard Community Hospital as a Health Care Support Worker, where you will provide vital support under the guidance of registered nurses. This role values effective communication and teamwork, offering growth opportunities in a caring environment dedicated to quality patient care.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and career progression

Excellent terms and conditions

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake Maths and English Functional Skills qualifications.
• Willingness to work towards Apprenticeship Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated nursing and non-nursing duties under supervision of registered nurses.
• Promote patient-centered care.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Minimum GCSE grades 3-9 or A-D in Maths and English

Diploma Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Health Care Support Worker - Bromyard (RA)

We are seeking a dedicated Health Care Support Worker to join our nursing team at Bromyard Community Hospital.

Bromyard Community Hospital is an 18-bed facility located in the picturesque Herefordshire countryside. It offers a busy yet calm environment with excellent facilities and beautiful grounds.

Our team values every member, encouraging ideas and fostering a professional yet caring atmosphere.

Working for the NHS provides numerous opportunities for training and career progression, along with excellent terms and conditions.

If you care about others and enjoy teamwork, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Joanne Gleeson or Sandra Mahner at 01885 485700.

Main duties of the job

Working under supervision of registered nurses, you will perform delegated nursing and non-nursing duties to promote patient-centered care.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is part of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located near the Welsh border and the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire, parts of Powys, and manage Hereford County Hospital along with community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster, and Ross-on-Wye.

We are committed to quality improvement and integrated patient pathways through collaborative working with our partners.

With over 3,500 staff, we offer a great work environment in a beautiful rural setting, supporting work-life balance and staff development.

Trust Chairman Russell Hardy states, "The strength of the Trust is its staff; a great place to work, develop, and reach your potential."

Our values—Care, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence—guide us to provide the right care at the right time, always.

Job responsibilities

For full role requirements and responsibilities, please view the supporting documents linked to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• Minimum GCSE grades 3-9 or A-D in Maths and English, or equivalent Functional Skills qualifications
• Willingness to undertake Maths and English Functional Skills qualifications
• Diploma Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care
• Willingness to work towards Apprenticeship Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• Understanding of roles and responsibilities in a clinical setting
• Organizational skills and knowledge of administrative tasks

Experience

• Experience working with people

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, to check for any criminal convictions.