Health Care Support Worker (Outpatients) Progression post, band 2 - 3

The Great Western Hospitals NHS FT; Chippenham; 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 support patients during outpatient consultations within the out-patient department. You will assist clinicians and colleagues, providing the fundamentals of care to maintain safe, high-quality care.

You will treat patients, families, relatives and staff with respect, dignity and courtesy in line with Trust values and policies.

Job description

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.
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.