Healthcare Support Worker

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider, making a significant impact on patient care. This role as a Healthcare Support Worker offers a fulfilling opportunity to work closely with patients, providing essential support and care. You'll assist with daily living tasks, monitor health conditions, and contribute to a compassionate healthcare environment. Ideal for those starting their career in healthcare or seeking a new challenge, this position promises growth and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients. Embrace a rewarding career in a supportive setting focused on excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake training and qualifications.
• Experience in a health or social care setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care while maintaining privacy and dignity.
• Monitor patients and perform basic health checks.
• Assist with daily living tasks and serve meals.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic IT skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Level 2 NVQ/QCF Diploma in Healthcare

GCSE in English

GCSE in Mathematics

Job description

Req#: C9339-25-0314?language=en&page=19&sort=publicationDateDesc

Job summary

Are you looking for a new career working with people and really making a difference? Our Elective Surgery Ward at North Bristol NHS Trust are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join their team!

Gate 26B is a 32-bedded ward consisting of Elective Surgical patients, predominantly Elective Urology Services. We look after a broad range of post operative, stable patients of all ages who are transferred to us from other areas such as Medirooms, Urology, General Surgical and Medical wards.

You will work closely with our team to deliver a compassionate, high quality, responsive service to meet the needs of our patients.

Experience in a care role would be an advantage but not essential - this role is ideal for candidates who are new to care ready to start their career in healthcare, or candidates who have experience looking for a new and exciting opportunity in an acute setting.

Please note: it is likely that this vacancy will close early once a high volume of applications are received. Therefore we would recommend submitting your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Unfortunately due to specific rules set by the Home Office, we are not able to offer sponsorship on this role.

Main duties of the job

Working as a Healthcare Support Worker, you will be involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. You will be working alongside a Registered Nurse to provide essential nursing care and helping your patients with daily living tasks such as:

• helping patients feel comfortable and move around
• monitoring patients and performing basic health checks
• washing, dressing patients and helping them go to the toilet
• serving meals and helping to feed patients

Upon successful completion of clinical skills training and progression into a Senior Healthcare Support Worker role, you will also be expected to carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including:

• blood pressure monitoring
• oxygen saturation levels
• body temperature
• pulse rate and respiration rate
• glucose monitoring
• wound swab
• collection and testing of urine, faecal and sputum samples

Whilst completing these tasks, the underlining aim is to deliver high-quality patient care at all times.

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

339-TA-HCSW-26B0325A

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS105NB




Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description attached for a full list of role responsibilities.

Nursing Care (under indirect supervision, once deemed competent)

• Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
• Duties are delegated to you in line with care plans
• Not all duties are routine, and you will need to use your knowledge, experience and understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility
• To carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.
• Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff
• Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
• Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies
• Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.
• Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.
• Maintain accurate records relating to communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communicationskills.
• Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty
• Work effectively as part of a team.
Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the job description attached for a full list of role responsibilities.

Nursing Care (under indirect supervision, once deemed competent)

• Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
• Duties are delegated to you in line with care plans
• Not all duties are routine, and you will need to use your knowledge, experience and understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility
• To carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.
• Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff
• Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
• Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies
• Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.
• Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.
• Maintain accurate records relating to communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communicationskills.
• Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty
• Work effectively as part of a team.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Level 2 NVQ/ QCF Diploma in Healthcare or willingness to undertake appropriate training & qualifications within given time frames

Desirable

• Level 3 NVQ or BTEC National Diploma
• GCSE A*- D, or equivalent in English
• GCSE A* - D, or equivalent in Mathematics

Work Experience

Essential

• Be able to work as a member of a team
• Experience of time management and prioritising work

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
• IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Level 2 NVQ/ QCF Diploma in Healthcare or willingness to undertake appropriate training & qualifications within given time frames

Desirable

• Level 3 NVQ or BTEC National Diploma
• GCSE A*- D, or equivalent in English
• GCSE A* - D, or equivalent in Mathematics

Work Experience

Essential

• Be able to work as a member of a team
• Experience of time management and prioritising work

Desirable

• Experience of working in a health or social care setting

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
• IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS105NB




Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Bristol NHS Trust

Address

Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS105NB




Employer's website

https://www.nbt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.