Healthcare Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Long Eaton is seeking a dedicated Health and Care Support Worker to join their clinical teams. This role involves providing essential support to patients, assisting with daily activities, and maintaining effective communication with families. The ideal candidate will have relevant healthcare experience and a Care Certificate. Competitive benefits include development opportunities and various staff incentives.

Benefits

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Substantial recent/current experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrable good standard of numeracy and literacy.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and clinical observations of patients.
• Assist with personal care including hygiene and comfort.
• Support patients in their daily activities and mobility.

Skills

General and clinical observations

Communication with patients

Personal care assistance

Education

Care Certificate

NVQ Level 2/3 or Diploma in Health

Job description

Overview

As a Health and Care Support Worker (HCSW), you will be a valuable support to our Clinical teams providing care to our patients. You will work alongside the team carrying out a wide range of tasks and assisting with care to support the needs of patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• General and clinical observations (vital signs) of patients and reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff
• Recording of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration rate
• Oxygen saturation monitoring using a saturation monitor
• Washing and dressing patients
• Serving meals and feeding patients
• Helping patients to move and making beds
• Talking to patients and families; monitoring patient condition
• Work under supervision to observe, monitor and record patients\' conditions
• Communicate with patients, relatives and carers
• Assist with clinical duties and personal care including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and reassurance, comfort and safety

Training and Induction

The Trust will provide a comprehensive induction, including manual handling, patient handling, resuscitation training, infection prevention and control, observations and more.

Qualifications & Experience

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

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to work internal rotations including long days, nights, weekdays and weekends
• DBS check (most posts) with costs potentially charged to the employee

Benefits and Opportunities

• Development opportunities and leadership development
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays; enhanced pay for unsocial hours
• Maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Childcare vouchers; health service discounts and online benefits
• Health and wellbeing support; discounts on public transport
• Disability Confident and reasonable adjustments
• Flexible working opportunities and progression paths to nursing roles

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

UHDB is committed to inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and service delivery. Applications from diverse groups are welcome. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and given opportunity to succeed. Guaranteed interview schemes are available for veterans and for candidates disclosing a disability under the Equality Act 2010, with reasonable adjustments considered on request.

Additional Information

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