Healthcare Support Worker - Henderson

Sirona-Care-; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirona care & health is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to assist with direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role supports a multidisciplinary team delivering compassionate, recovery-focused care in the community.

Based in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire, shifts include day and night coverage across 24/7 operation; Agenda for Change salary and NHS benefits await the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults) or equivalent experience.
• Significant direct patient care experience in health or social care.
• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively in a team setting.
• Clear communication with service users from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience with wound care and clinical observations.
• Experience in community and acute care settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with direct care of patients under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Support the nursing team and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver compassionate care.
• Record physiological observations and report to the nurse in charge.
• Assist patients with mobility and rehabilitation across care plans.
• Promote patient independence and recovery aims.

Skills

Direct patient care

Prioritization

Clear communication

Clinical competencies

Record keeping

Community & acute experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults) or equivalent experience

Job description

Please note that if you apply for a position with Sirona care & health, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac Account and email accounts.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date.

Job overview

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and change lives for better? Then this opportunity is for you.

As a Healthcare Support worker you will assist with the direct care of patients delegated to and supervised by a registered nurse.

Your role will provide support to the nursing team, collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team and contribute positively to the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care centred around the core principles of recovery and rehabilitation and the patients wishes.

The service supports patients to recover and regain their independence following admission to an acute hospital and the team consists of registered nurses, therapists, advanced clinical practitioners, General Practitioners and a range on unregistered support workers.

Our service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Working patterns include a combination of day and night shifts, as well as weekend and bank holiday coverage.

Main duties of the job

To assist registered nurses and healthcare professionals in the delivery of individualised holistic care which is delivered with compassion, dignity and respect.

Work with the multidisciplinary team and contribute to the prevention of harm by participating risk assessments such as nutrition, pressure area care, continence and falls.

To assist patient with their care and nutritional support and needs.

To safely and accurately record physiological observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respirations and temperatures and upscale and report to the registered nurse accountable for the patients care.

To report back any relevant care about the patient to the registered nurse.

Assist patients to mobilise safely using equipment and techniques prescribed and recorded in their plan of care.

Promote a culture of ambulatory care by supporting patients to be as independent as possible with washing, dressing in own clothes and encouraging mobility from admission.

Assist in the provision of prescribed programmes of care e.g rehabilitation and therapy goals under supervision and guidance.

Support patient centred rehabilitation to facilitate safe and timely discharges and which reflects individual choice and maximising independence.

Working for our organisation

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas. It's time to turn your dream into reality!

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we’d love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits we offer.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find as an attachment on this vacancy.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.
• Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.
• If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.
• Interviews will aim to take place in person (reasonable adjustments considered)

Person specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults) or equivalent experience

Experience, skills and knowledge

• Significant experience of direct patient care in a health or social care setting
• Ability to plan and prioritise effectively and efficiently individually and in a team environment
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of service users with a range of communication needs and/ or cultural backgrounds.
• Able to carry out the core clinical competencies required of the post e.g. wound care, observations
• Able to record succinct and accurate information on the patient record both in writing and electronically
• Experience in community and acute settings

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.