Clinical Health Care Support Worker - Ward 1B - Band 3

NHS; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Clinical Health Care Support Worker - Ward 1B - Band 3

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team.

We are looking for up to 2 fulltime and 1 part time Clinical Health Care Support Workers to join our team.

Please note these posts are for Band 3 only and we are not able to offer applications requiring Visa Support.

About our ward:

Ward 1B is based at Pilgrim Hospital , Boston Lincolnshire.

We are a busy 9 bedded inpatient ward specialising in Gynaecology and Women's health. Wealso run a Gynaecology assessment unit assessing and treating up to 3 emergency patients at a time.

We care and treat women with various different gynaecological conditions such as : Early pregnancy complications up to 20 weeks gestation, Care of women undergoing pregnancy loss up to 16 weeks gestation, Medical and Social Termination of pregnancy , Gynaecological cancer care at stages of diagnosis, treatment and end of life. As well as many other conditions .We also care for women undergoing elective procedures such as Hysterectomies.

The team on Ward 1B are extremely supportive and will ensure you are well supported within your role. All new starters will receive a trust induction as well as being enrolled onto a bespoke Support worker training programme as well a period of supernumerary time for the first few weeks. You will also be supported to complete additional learning and role specific training.

Main duties of the job

Recent experience in an acute healthcare setting is desirable but support will be given to develop the individuals knowledge. Evidence of learning through NVQ or care certificate would be valuable but the Trust will also support you to gain additional learning qualifications and skills relevant to the role.

As well as delivering care to women, supporting the multi-disciplinary team, the role will also include ensuring the environment is kept clean and tidy to a high IPC standard and that resources are used in a cost effective manner.

They will also ensure that the care that they deliver will at all times be reflective of the trusts values and behaviours. The successful candidate may also be required to support the hospital site in other areas when required, to maintain safe staffing levels in all ward/clinic areas.

About us

Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.

Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.

We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.

Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.

This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.

We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Literacy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 1 or above (e.g. GCSE grade E or above)
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.
• Evidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust.
• Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development
• Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England

Previous Experience

• Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
• Clear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker.
• Makes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
• Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Is sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals

Evidence of Particular: - Knowledge - Skills - Aptitudes

• Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
• Flexible, adaptable. organised with good time management skills
• Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding
• IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: Patient Centred; Safety; Compassion; Respect and Excellence
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling

Specific Requirements

• Able to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks.
• Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
• Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
• Able to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others

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.