Healthcare Support Worker - EAU4

Torbayandsouthdevon; Torquay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Support Worker for a dynamic short-stay ward. This role involves assisting nursing staff in delivering high-quality care and ensuring patient well-being through effective communication and teamwork. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute positively to a collaborative team. With a strong focus on patient-centered care and professional integrity, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of patients while enjoying a supportive work culture and numerous benefits.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Childcare at our day nursery

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Staff Discounts

Career development and training opportunities

24-hour Employee Support Helpline

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff to maintain high standards of patient care.
• Provide tailored services to meet individual patient needs.
• Work effectively as part of a team to enhance patient comfort.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Healthcare Training

Job description

Join to apply for the Healthcare Support Worker - EAU4 role at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.

EAU4 is a friendly 24 bedded short stay ward. We take medical patients and have close contact with both our Emergency department and the Acute Medical Unit to create flow between our areas.

Our aim is to facilitate high quality care whilst focusing on discharge planning early on or transferring patients to specialist wards if needed.

Working with the multi-disciplinary team, as a Healthcare Support Worker you will be responsible for assisting the nursing staff to improve and maintain high standards of care, health and well-being of patients through assessment, treatment and rehabilitation.

This is a fast-paced department and would benefit from someone who is looking for a challenge and has experience in an acute setting.

To act with professionalism and integrity, being a role model to those around us and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide a service that is tailored to meet the needs of the individual and to understand what our patients/customers need and be adaptable and responsive.
• To provide a high quality customer service which complies with relevant legislation and NHS Employment check standards.
• To be honest and learn from mistakes, and help to create a “no-blame” culture where people feel able to share and learn from experiences together.
• To work as part of a team demonstrating effective communication, and working collaboratively with colleagues inside and out of the department.
• Patient comfort and well-being are paramount.
• Achieving high standards of care.
• Working as part of and contributing effectively to team working.

Why Work With Us

We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality, and are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues. The team is flexible and promotes a health work/home life balance. Therefore, your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay.

Additional Benefits

• 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 focused 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 asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.

Unfortunately, this post is not eligible for sponsorship.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebekah Thompson Job title: Ward Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01803 654963

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care