Senior Care Support Worker, Ward B3 (Fixed term until 10th July 2027)

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust; Dudley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Senior Care Support Worker on Ward B3. This fixed-term, part-time position (36 hours per week) sits in a busy vascular unit and reports to a registered nurse.

You will work with the Nursing/Midwifery team to deliver high-standard patient care, communicate with patients and relatives, and develop skills through in-house training; the contract ends 10 July 2027.

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE A–C or Functional Skills Level 2.
• Care Certificate or ability to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment.
• QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification/relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high-quality, individualised patient care under supervision.
• Communicate effectively with the health care team, patients and relatives; recognise changes in patient condition.
• Undertake development activities including basic skills and in-house training.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical care duties

Manual handling

IT literacy

Education

GCSE A–C Maths/English

Care Certificate

QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare

Job description

Senior Care Support Worker, Ward B3 (Fixed term until 10th July 2027)

Important Information for International Applicants: This vacancy is for a part-time position of fewer than 37.5 hours per week. As a result, the Trust is unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK to be legible.

36 hours per week,Band 3

Fixed term contract until 10th July 2027

We are delighted to welcome applications to join Ward B3, a busy vascular unit.

We are searching for caring individuals who understand the needs of our patients and display compassion and patience at all times.

Successful applicants will be actively encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge to meet both personal and service development needs.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Care Support Worker will work together with members of the Nursing / Midwifery team and contribute to the implementation of a high standard and individualised patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.

The post holder will be required to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team, patients and relatives and must be able to recognise and report to the appropriate person any changes in the patient's condition which may require the intervention of others.

The post holder will be assessed on appointment on their level of competence and may be required to undertake development to include basic skills and in house development programme.

About us

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.

Education and Qualifications

• Maths and English Qualification - GCSE A-C or Functional Skills Level 2
• Care Certificate or ability to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment
• QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification/relevant experience

Experience

• Able to undertake a limited range of delegated clinical care duties, e.g temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, blood glucose monitoring, urinalysis, wound observations, removal cannula/catheter
• Able to assess patient/client condition through observation/test results; assess comfort of patient/client, instigate emergency procedures
• Regular contact with bodily fluids when carrying out interventions and or treatments
• Frequent moderate/intense effort required for periods of time
• Experience in a healthcare environment
• Manual handing of patients (including toileting, bathing and turning patients), equipment and stores

Communication

• Evidence of effective communication skills including oVerbal oWritten (legible handwriting) oNon-verbal oCompassion and respect
• Ability to communicate appropriately with patients, relatives and / or carers
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff / multidisciplinary team
• An understanding of how to behave / act in a clinical environment
• Positive and enthusiastic approach to work
• Courteous and polite

Knowledge and Training

• Ability to recognise limitations of knowledge and competence and practice within these boundaries
• Prepared to undergo further training
• Able to use and update IT systems with patient information
• An understanding of their role within the team

Planning & Organisational Skills

• Participation in flexible work patterns / shift working required to provide 24hr service to meet the needs of the service.
• Flexibility to work across the Health Economy

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£25,760 to £27,476 a yearper annum, pro rata