Higher Level Care Support Worker

WARRINGTON AND HALTON HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Warrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Warrington seeks a part-time Higher-Level Care Support Worker to join its dynamic team in the children's accident and emergency department. The role requires effective communication, a kind and caring attitude, and teamwork skills. You will conduct vital signs and work closely with nurses to deliver patient care. This opportunity offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Kind and caring attitude towards patients.
• Confident in a healthcare setting.
• Eager to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct height, weight and vital signs.
• Work closely with the Registered nurse to deliver care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent part time Higher - Level Care Support Worker to join our dynamic growing team in the children's accident and emergency department.

Responsibilities

• Conduct height, weight and vital signs
• Work closely with the Registered nurse to deliver, monitor and evaluate care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Use your skills and knowledge to escalate concerns or manage risk
• Work together with others - offering support as able.
• Develop a range of additional skills to support the delivery of safe and effective care in line Band 3 CSW expectations.

The successful applicant for this post will be kind, caring, confident and consistently able to act as a role model within the professional environment. They will also be a team player and who is ready to learn new skills and take on new challenges to support the team and the delivery of effective, timely care.

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs. Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs. A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019. We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.