Healthcare Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Derby is looking for a Healthcare Support Worker to assist clinical teams in delivering patient care. Responsibilities include patient observations, personal care, and supporting patients and their families. Candidates should have experience in a healthcare setting and hold a Care Certificate. Benefits include NHS salary structure, 27 days holiday, and health service discounts.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pay for unsocial hours

Health service discounts

Qualifications

• Substantial recent/current experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Care Certificate based on NHS England standards required.
• Good standard of numeracy and literacy.

Responsibilities

• Conducting general clinical observations and reporting findings.
• Washing and dressing patients.
• Assisting patients with personal needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Numeracy

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or Diploma in Health

Job description

Overview

We are looking for individuals with experience to work in healthcare to join the NHS family, helping people from your local community. You must be able to work the internal rotation, including long days, nights, weekdays and weekends. UHDB offers an inclusive culture that values our people and creates a sense of belonging.

The Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) role provides valuable support to Clinical teams in delivering care to patients. Every day will be different, with a range of tasks carried out to assist with patient needs and to support patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• General and clinical observations (vital signs) of patients, reporting any untoward findings to Registered Nursing Staff
• Recording of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration rate
• Oxygen saturation monitoring using saturation monitor
• Washing and dressing patients
• Serving meals and feeding patients
• Assisting patients to move and making beds
• Talking to patients and families; monitoring patient condition
• Following direct instructions and working as part of a team while using personal initiative
• Demonstrating good listening and communication skills; being well organised
• Supporting patients with personal needs including washing and toileting

Qualifications & Experience

• Substantial recent/current experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Care Certificate based on NHS England, Skills for Care and Skills for Health standards (must be gained by working in a vocational capacity; online certificates are not accepted)
• Good standard of numeracy and literacy
• NVQ Level 2/3 or Diploma in Health is desirable

What We Offer

• Strong team ethos
• NHS salary structure and pension
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pay for unsocial hours
• Maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Childcare vouchers
• Wide range of LGBT+ initiatives
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Health and wellbeing support
• Discounts on public transport
• Disability Confident and reasonable adjustments
• Opportunities for flexible working

How to Apply / Contact

For further details or informal visits contact the Recruitment Team.

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