NHS Healthcare Support Worker – Flexible Hours & Growth

Tamfol; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to provide essential patient care across our hospitals and community services in London. You will work under supervision of registered nurses, supporting observations, personal care, nutrition and hydration, and maintaining a safe, dignified environment for patients.

This role includes potential progression from Band 2 to Band 3 after completing the New to Care training programme, with Band 3 for those who hold the Care

Qualifications

• Completed Care Certificate or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrate literacy, numeracy and English communication skills.
• Bedside Emergency Assessment Course (BEACH) or willingness to undertake.
• Level 2 or 3 Health Care qualification or completion of Band 3 Excellence in Care Competencies for existing Band 2 substantive HCSW
• Experience in care settings and delivering personal care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver delegated clinical care duties under supervision.
• Exchange information with patients to support health promotion.
• Maintain professional relationships within the multidisciplinary team.
• Undertake mandatory training and Trust induction.
• Ensure information governance and patient confidentiality.
• Follow Health and Safety regulations and policies.
• Share responsibility for housekeeping and stock control.

Skills

Care experience

Personal care

Computer skills

Clinical observations

Prioritisation

Caring approach

Communication skills

Teamwork with MDT

Education

Care Certificate

Health Care qualification

BEACH training

Job description

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to provide essential patient care across our hospitals and community services in London. You will work under supervision of registered nurses, supporting observations, personal care, nutrition and hydration, and maintaining a safe, dignified environment for patients.

This role includes potential progression from Band 2 to Band 3 after completing the New to Care training programme, with Band 3 for those who hold the Care