Senior Healthcare Support Worker – Acute Care Team

Lewisham And Greenwich Nhs Trust; England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking a Senior HCA/Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join a multidisciplinary team in acute hospital settings. You will perform delegated patient care tasks, document care activities, and support treatment under a Registered Professional.

Essential qualifications include an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and a Care Certificate. The role emphasises compassionate, person-centred care and adherence to Trust policies in a busy clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Essential communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, carers and colleagues.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to maintain high standards of care.
• Reliable and punctual with a caring, compassionate approach.
• Basic IT literacy and ability to maintain patient records.
• Compliance with NHS policies and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care under supervision of a Registered Professional.
• Report changes in patients' condition promptly to the Registered Professional.
• Undertake routine clinical tasks such as observations and simple tests as directed.
• Support in daily living activities and discharge planning alongside the team.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate patient records per policy.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Punctuality

Empathy

IT basics

Education

Care Certificate

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Lewisham And Greenwich NHS Trust is seeking a Senior HCA/Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join a multidisciplinary team in acute hospital settings. You will perform delegated patient care tasks, document care activities, and support treatment under a Registered Professional.

Essential qualifications include an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and a Care Certificate. The role emphasises compassionate, person-centred care and adherence to Trust policies in a busy clinical environment.