Healthcare Support Worker- Orthopaedic Outpatients Department

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Holdenhurst; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the UK is seeking Health Care Support Workers for its Orthopaedic Outpatients Department. Training is provided, and no previous experience is necessary. Positions available at Band 2 or Band 3 depending on qualifications. The role involves compassionate patient care, working within a supportive team under supervision. Flexible full-time and part-time hours are offered, Monday to Friday with no weekends.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have or obtain the care certificate to qualify for Band 3.
• Completion of a numeracy and literacy assessment and an interview is required.

Responsibilities

• Work as an effective member of the team under supervision.
• Provide dignified, compassionate and safe care for patients.
• Ensure high standards of documentation are maintained.
• Undertake all duties listed, which can include working with children to older people.

Job description

We can offer fully supported training for the role as well as support and guidance to career progression in our Orthopaedic Outpatients Department. No previous experience is necessary, as we provide the training you will need to succeed in this role. We offer a bespoke full induction, support you through the care certificate and beyond, with mentors on the wards to help you reach your potential and deliver first class care to our patients.

This post is being advertised as a Band 3, however applicants that do not meet the required care certificate competencies will initially be employed as a Band 2. Applicants who hold a care certificate accreditation will start in post at Band 3.

Our HCSWs are invaluable to the trust and play an integral role in the wards and departmental teams. The role of a HCSW can be challenging but overall rewarding. Working alongside likeminded people, our teams are caring, compassionate and inclusive. We believe in "growing our own" and support progression pathways to staff nurse training applications.

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot offer sponsorship for this role

Full time and part time hours available.

Hours

Monday to Friday 8:00 - 18:00pm, no bank holidays or weekends. Minimum hours are 19 hours per week. Fully flexible across all shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Work as an effective member of the team under the supervision of a registered health care professional.
• Provide dignified, compassionate and safe care for patients.
• Ensure high standards of documentation are maintained.
• Undertake all duties listed; duties will vary and can include working with children and young people right through to older people.
• No duties should be undertaken unless appropriate training or induction has taken place in accordance with trust policies.

Qualifications & Selection

• Learning support and training will be provided; no previous experience is required.
• Applicants must have or obtain the care certificate to qualify for Band 3; Band 2 is available for those without the certificate.
• Completion of a numeracy and literacy assessment and an interview is required as part of the selection process.

Disability Confident

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