Senior Care Support Worker, Ward C5A

NHS; Dudley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Dudley seeks a Senior Care Support Worker to join their Respiratory Ward. The role involves providing compassionate care to patients, adhering to care guidelines under registered nurse supervision. Candidates should have relevant healthcare qualifications and experience, alongside communication skills for effective teamwork. This position offers a focus on professional development and supports work-life balance through flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Understanding of patient care needs and compassion.
• Ability to follow procedures and policies.
• Competence in taking vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Provide care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare team members.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and dignity.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Ability to undertake delegated clinical care duties

Experience in a healthcare environment

Manual handling of patients

Education

Maths and English Qualification - GCSE A-C or Functional Skills Level 2

Care Certificate or ability to complete within 12 weeks

QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent

Job description

An exciting opportunity to work in the Trust's Respiratory WardC5. We are looking for hardworking, experienced care staff that want to work with our patients to get them well and get them home in a safe, multi-disciplinary, caring environment.

This is a fast paced, busy 49-bedded respiratory ward caring for patients with chronic and acute illnesses with daily discharges and admissions

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.

The Senior Care Support Worker will:

Be an integral member of the ward/department team working under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.

Be responsible for providing care to patients as delegated by the registered practitioner following the completion of specific competencies.

Contribute to the maintenance of care environment and quality initiatives to enhance patient care.

Ensure that their practice adheres to policies, procedures and competencies.

• Act in a manner that upholds privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality of patients and colleagues

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.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

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.

Person Specification

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

• Clear communication skills oral and written

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

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.

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata