Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) Sharp Ward

NHS; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Plymouth is seeking a Senior Health Care Support Worker to assist in delivering high standards of nursing care. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in healthcare, and a commitment to compassionate care. This full-time role requires NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualifications. Join us to develop your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for delivering compassionate care.
• Demonstrable experience in a healthcare or social setting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of care planned by Registered Nurses.
• Encourage patients with their activities of daily living.
• Supervise junior health care assistants.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care

Care Certificate training

Job description

Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) Sharp Ward

A very exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated lead health care assistant to join our dedicated nursing team in Sharp Ward.

Sharp ward is a 29 bedded ward including 5 acute assessment beds that predominantly cares for patients with Neck of Femur fractures and other Orthopaedic injuries.

We will support you to develop as a healthcare assistant and learn new skills to carry with you on your journey and enhance your knowledge within orthopaedics.

You must have a passion for delivering kind and compassionate care and be willing to learn and develop within your role.

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore UHP NHS Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the delivery of care planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses.

Encourage patients with their ADLs.

To carry out care / other duties under indirect supervision.

To supervise junior health care assistants making a contribution to their training and development.

To undertake specific extended skills.

***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

About us

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Job responsibilities

• Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care (i.e. washing, mouthcare, toileting, manual handling & mobility), recognising and meeting the specific needs of patients.
• To manage, under indirect supervision, own workload within clinical area and competencies of the post.
• To carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording and reporting all changes in patients condition to senior staff.
• To support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising, recording, and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
• To carry out observations of skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all findings to senior staff.
• To complete documentation for Manual Handling Charts, to be assessed by registered staff.
• To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers, and to be able to advise and refer patients on where to access information.
• Document and sign for all observations and care given with counter signature from a registered practitioner.
• To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/her role within the work area.
• To participate in the training and development of junior staff on the ward and participate in the supervision and support of trainee Healthcare Assistants.
• Act as a mentor to new Healthcare Assistants & HCA Trainees, participating in induction programmes, and on‑going development of their practice.
• To promote and safeguard the wellbeing of patients, their families, and colleagues.
• To participate in the development and implementation of ward area policy and nursing strategies.
• To supervise and share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment on the ward and stock control.
• To respect the confidential information, in line with Trust policy Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work and not disclose this information.
• To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures mindful of responsibilities to self, colleagues and patients.
• Report untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies to senior staff
• Following patient assessment by Registered staff, undertake extended skills specific to individual competence under the indirect supervision of Registered staff.

Qualifications

• GCSEs Grade A‑D/3‑9 in Maths and English or Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English
• Plus either NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or HCA UHP Level 3 or definitive evidence of working towards - 75% completed (or equivalent transferable qualification) OR Demonstrable equivalent experience (NVQ Level 3 equivalent) as a Healthcare Assistant in a Band 2 clinical role and agree to undertake the HCA UHP L3 course. Willing to undertake a competency based assessment at interview.
• Undertake and complete the Care Certificate training programme offered in‑house

Knowledge & Experience

• Demonstrable experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
• Demonstrable experience of time management and prioritising work
• Be able to work as a member of a team
• Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives

Aptitude and Abilities

• Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
• Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures

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.