ICU Healthcare Support Worker - Compassionate Critical Care

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking compassionate Healthcare Support Workers to join the Intensive Care Unit team in Bath. You will support registered nurses and the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to critically ill patients, assisting with personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration and comfort while maintaining dignity and privacy.

In this role, you will record and report patient observations, escalate changes in condition, and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in healthcare settings preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates compassion, empathy and patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with personal care, mobility, nutrition and hydration, maintaining dignity and privacy.
• Record and report patient observations to the nursing team and escalate changes promptly.
• Assist with day-to-day ward activities, infection control and safe clinical practice.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients and their families within a busy ICU environment.
• Contribute to induction and training of new colleagues and learners.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised clinical environment and assist with equipment readiness.

Job description

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust is seeking compassionate Healthcare Support Workers to join the Intensive Care Unit team in Bath. You will support registered nurses and the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care to critically ill patients, assisting with personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration and comfort while maintaining dignity and privacy.

In this role, you will record and report patient observations, escalate changes in condition, and