Healthcare Support Worker - Skylark/Henderson/South Bristol

Sirona care & health CIC; Yate; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker in Yate. The role involves assisting registered nurses with patient care, supporting the rehabilitation process, and promoting patient independence. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, with significant experience in direct patient care. The position offers various shifts, including nights and weekends, and contributes to a compassionate healthcare environment.

Benefits

NHS benefits

27+ days' annual leave

Participation in NHS Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in direct patient care in a health or social care setting.
• Able to communicate effectively with various service users.
• Experience in both community and acute settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses in delivering holistic care.
• Support patients to mobilize safely and independently.
• Record physiological observations accurately.

Skills

Direct patient care experience

Ability to plan and prioritize

Clear communication skills

Core clinical competencies

Experience in community settings

Education

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

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker - Skylark/Henderson/South Bristol

Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a difference and change lives for better? Are you passionate about working in healthcare and rehabilitation? Then this opportunity is for you.

Our bedded units are located within Skylark, Henderson and South Bristol Community Hospital and have built up a reputation for delivering excellent patient centred care and enthusiastic teamwork.

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.

Sites - Please specify which location you are interested in within your Supporting Information:

• Skylark - Yate
• South Bristol Community Hospital

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 elevate 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.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

• This is a rolling advert, with interviews taking place alongside advertisement and so please apply at your earliest convenience.
• Interviews will be taking place in person, subject to reasonable adjustments.
• 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.

Top tip: When creating your application, use your Supporting Information to answer how you meet the 'Person Specification' below

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.