Healthcare Support Worker- Emergency Department

Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group; Poole; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Poole seeks a candidate for a healthcare support worker position. Candidates must be willing to obtain a Care certificate and possess essential IT skills and compassionate communication abilities. Experience in an acute hospital setting is required. The role emphasizes interpersonal skills to effectively engage with patients and their families. This position is ideal for those passionate about delivering personal care in a sensitive manner.

Qualifications

• Willingness to obtain a Care certificate.
• Essential IT skills and compassionate communication.
• Experience in acute hospital settings required.

Skills

IT literate

Compassionate interpersonal skills

Experience in delivery of personal care

Education

Care certificate (willingness to obtain)

Healthcare related NVQ

Job description

Detailed job description

and main responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Care certificate (willingness to obtain)

Desirable criteria

• Healthcare related NVQ

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential criteria

• IT literate
• Taking Routine Observations
• Compassionate, interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives remaining sensitive and empathetic
• Experienced in delivery of personal care
• Taking Neurological Observation

Desirable criteria

• Venepuncture
• Cannulation

Experience

Essential criteria

• HCSW Experience in acute hospital setting

Desirable criteria

• Emergency Department experience