Senior Health Care Support Worker - Outpatients

NHS Jobs; St Helens; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Health Care Support Worker in Outpatients provides direct care and ward support as delegated by the Nurse in Charge, ensuring privacy and dignity, accurate documentation, and compliance with Trust policies. You will maintain high standards of nursing care, participate in infection prevention training, and contribute to a safe, patient-centered environment. Annual perf ormance review and HAC training updates are required.

Job description

Senior Health Care Support Worker - Outpatients

KEY DUTIES To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge. To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients. To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families. To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake. To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse. To understand and adhere to all Trust Policies. To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time. To ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised. To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge. To report any untoward incidents/occurrences. To ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism. To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and a manner which is appropriate and which inspires confidence. To attend specifically fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once H.C.A. training is complete. To participate in an annual performance review undertaken with the Ward Manager to identify personal development needs. CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure that nursing care is appropriate, provided and is consistent with clinical guidelines. To ensure confidentiality of patient information at all times. To ensure the privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and not compromised. To communicate effectively with staff and patients to ensure that the highest possible standard of care is provided to patients. To be caring and competent and to ensure patient safety and well-being is paramount at all times. In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan and/or appraisal. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures. TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES To attend specifically fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once H.C.A. training is complete. To participate in an annual performance review undertaken with the Ward Manager to identify personal development needs.

St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust