Healthcare Support Worker - Dunlop Ward

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Healthcare Support Worker in a vibrant ward specializing in long-term cardiac conditions. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients while working in a supportive environment. You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring the well-being and dignity of every individual. With a focus on personal growth and development, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare. Enjoy a range of benefits, including generous holiday entitlement and career development opportunities, as you thrive in a rewarding role.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Childcare at our day nursery

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Staff Discounts

Career development and training opportunities

Employee Support - 24-hour helpline

Qualifications

• Experience in providing compassionate care in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record vital signs and assist with personal care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and staff.

Skills

Communication Skills

Compassionate Care

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Care Experience

Job description

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Job Overview

As a full time Healthcare Support Worker on our 24 bedded Dunlop Ward which specialises in the care of long-term cardiac conditions and Acute Medicine, you will provide high standards of care to our patients while working both independently and as part of a team, prioritising your workload to ensure quality care and demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach.

Job Overview

As a full time Healthcare Support Worker on our 24 bedded Dunlop Ward which specialises in the care of long-term cardiac conditions and Acute Medicine, you will provide high standards of care to our patients while working both independently and as part of a team, prioritising your workload to ensure quality care and demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach.

The ideal candidate will have some care experience and will be able to work night shifts. We offer a period of supernumerary time to support you into your role, and further learning and development are encouraged.

Main duties of the job

• We are looking for a caring and compassionate person who is able to work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high standard of individualised nursing care to our patients.
• You will need excellent communication skills, and be able to work as part of a team, prioritising your workload to ensure the best outcomes for patients.
• You will ensure that your own actions support the care, protection and well-being of individuals, and ensure their privacy and dignity at all times.
• Duties include monitoring and recording of vital signs, escorting patients off the ward for investigations/scans, assisting with personal care and nutritional support.
• You will need to be flexible as this post includes days, nights and weekend working.
  
  

Responsibilities

You will work as a team to assist and perform clinical responsibilities as delegated by our qualified nursing staff, including though not limited to:

• Observing, monitoring and recording patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, oxygen saturations and weight.
• As well as providing personalised care such as infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety.
• Administrative duties such as answer the telephone, take messages and refer to the Staff Nurse for instructions, to take part as requested in ward/unit meetings, encouraging effective communications between other staff.
• Assisting with the undertaking and implementation of risk assessments
• Communicating with Staff, Patients, Relatives and Carers.
• Recognising and responding to situations within the work area and report to the nurse in charge while acknowledging your own limitations and seeking advice of senior staff as required.
  
  

Why Work With Us

We are a 24 bedded ward admitting patients from A&E, EAU, MRU and other ward transfers. The successful candidate will join a friendly and supportive team, and work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team who are committed to providing high standards of compassionate, individualised care.

As the first fully integrated care organisation in England you will be joining the organisation at an exciting time, working with allied health care professionals within the locality, and in a motivated and caring team.

Benefits

In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer you an opportunity to join our dedicated team where you will learn, grow and flourish. Listed are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:

• NHS Pension Scheme
• Childcare at our day nursery
• Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays
• Staff Discounts
• Career development and training opportunities
• Employee Support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline
  
  

Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people’s strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement.

If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real assed to Team Torbay and South Devon. #CareToJoinUsTSD

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Judith Hill Job title: Ward Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01803 655567

Seniority level

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