Healthcare Clinical Support Worker

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Cold Ash; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support qualified staff in delivering high-quality care to patients. The role involves assisting with personal hygiene, mobility, and patient safety within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Opportunities for professional growth and flexible working options are included.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Excellent learning and career development

'Cycle to Work' scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to support qualified staff in providing direct patient care.
• Understanding of patient safety protocols.
• Experience in healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients under the supervision of qualified staff.
• Ensure patient safety is maintained at all times.
• Assist in the implementation of individualised care plans.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Job description

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust can provide you with a dynamic, people-centred environment, where you will be empowered to support patients with complex conditions, adopting a personalised approach to patient care that maximises independence, choice and control, following our philosophy of enabling people to reach and maintain their optimum level of health and wellbeing. We value our employees and put people first. We ensure that staff are well supported. Working in a passionate team, you will have access to our Trust-wide Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth, with opportunities to help you build your We are pioneers in compassionate leadership and Quality Improvement, which is about creating a culture where everyone has a voice and where service users and staff collaborate to have a direct impact on the things that matter most. We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, positive member of the nursing team to support the qualified staff in the running of the ward and to provide direct care to patients. You would be working within a fantastic, hardworking multi-disciplinary team supporting and assisting qualified staff in the implementation of patient care. (To include personal hygiene, toileting, dressing, moving and handling, mobilising, making beds, serving meals and feeding patients). Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

• To support the qualified staff in the running of the ward and to provide direct care to patients.
• To ensure patient safety is maintained at all times. Fulfil the role of a Healthcare Assistant using a Competency Tool applicable to this role.
• To work within a team supporting and assisting qualified staff in the implementation of patient care. (to include personal hygiene, toileting, dressing, moving and handling, mobilising, making beds, serving meals and feeding patients)
• To adhere to patients individualised care plans as prescribed by the qualified staff and other multi-professional team members (e.g., physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, dietician, Doctor etc)
• To assist all disciplines involved in the rehabilitation/ care of the patient on the ward with initial assessments and on-going rehabilitation/ care plans
• Once assessed as competent, perform simple wound care, ECG recording, blood sugar monitoring, stoma care, catheter care, venepuncture and other clinical responsibilities as delegated by qualified nursing staff.
• To ensure correct use of equipment.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites