Healthcare Support Worker - Ward 25

Northern Lincolnshire And Goole Nhs Foundation Trust; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

Support for health and wellbeing

Job summary

Scunthorpe General Hospital, a 14-bed medical ward with a diabetes and endocrinology focus, is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to join the team on Ward 25. You'll work alongside the multidisciplinary team, assisting with daily living activities and diabetes care.

Close collaboration with diabetic specialist nurses keeps the focus on diabetes care. A Level 3 qualification and at least one year in a healthcare setting are essential.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification is essential.
• At least 1 year's experience in a healthcare setting.
• Experience in busy environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the multidisciplinary team to provide high quality diabetic care.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide any support they need.

Skills

Functional maths

English

Education

Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker on Ward 25 at Scunthorpe General Hospital, a 14-bed medical ward with a special interest in diabetes and endocrinology, run by Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust. The role combines help with daily living activities with work alongside the multidisciplinary team on diabetic care. Close working with diabetic specialist nurses keeps the focus on diabetes rather than general ward support. A Level 3 qualification and a year's experience in a healthcare setting are essential.

What the job involves

• Work alongside the multidisciplinary team to provide high quality diabetic care
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide any support they need

Qualifications

• Level 3 or equivalent

Experience

• At least 1 year's experience in a health care setting
• Experience of working in a busy environment, through placements or employment

Skills & knowledge

• Level 1 functional maths and English

Nice to have

• At least 1 year's experience as a Band 3

What’s offered

• Flexible working opportunities
• Support for health and wellbeing