Maternity Healthcare Support Worker

Barts Health Nhs Trust; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Camden Town seeks a compassionate Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 to join the nursing team. You will undertake key clinical tasks and receive support to enhance your competencies within a hospital setting. Ideal candidates have strong teamworking and communication skills and possess a commitment to high-quality patient care. Progression to the Band 3 role is supported upon successful completion of competencies.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Healthcare Support Worker or willingness to learn.
• Ability to undertake clinical tasks and support patient care.
• Commitment to developing essential competencies.

Responsibilities

• Undertake delegated clinical tasks under supervision.
• Monitor patient vital signs and provide personal care.
• Support nutritional and hydration needs of patients.

Skills

Compassionate and motivated

Strong teamworking skills

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

Royal London Hospital is looking to recruit a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 who will work in Ward 6E/F, Maternity. This post is open to individuals who are both experienced Healthcare Support Workers as well as attracting individuals who are new to care. You will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within 6 months upon successful completion of all required competencies; until then, you will be placed at a Band 2 salary. We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Undertake delegated clinical tasks as part of the nursing team under direct supervision of the registered nurse, to support patient care and safety.
• Patient observations (e.g., monitoring vital signs).
• Assisting with personal care and mobility.
• Supporting patients\' nutritional and hydration needs.
• Undertaking limited delegated duties (e.g. taking blood pressure, recording ECG, MRSA screening).
• Ward maintenance.
• Venepuncture.
• Newborn baby care and observations including the Newborn Blood Spot test.
• Strong teamworking and communication skills are essential to ensure the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of our patients.

Notes

The post holder will be an integral part of the nursing team and will continue to develop essential competencies through training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority.