Health Care Support Worker - General & Specialist Medicine

NHS; Texas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS trust as a Health Care Support Worker, providing essential support in delivering care programs. This role emphasizes effective communication, patient safety, and personal development, contributing to high-quality healthcare services. You'll engage in routine assessments and ensure the dignity and rights of patients are upheld while working in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Annual leave allowance

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Care Certificate required within 12 weeks of commencement.
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G).
• Experience in health or social care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering care programs tailored to individual needs.
• Monitor and report changes in patient's condition.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Basic IT Skills

Education

Care Certificate

Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy

NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare

Job description

Go back Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Support Worker - General & Specialist Medicine

The closing date is 26 May 2025

The position involves supporting the delivery of care to individuals by performing routine assessment tasks and assisting in various aspects of health and well-being programs. The role requires effective communication with both patients and the care team, ensuring patient safety, dignity, and well-being. It also involves personal development, contributing to the maintenance and development of services, and adhering to quality standards. The job is geared towards assisting the team in delivering care efficiently while supporting equality, diversity, and rights.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

Communication and Reporting:

• Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and team members regarding routine operational matters.
• Accurately record information and relay it to the relevant team members in a timely manner.
• Obtain consent from patients or carers before performing care tasks.

Patient Care and Support:

• Assist in delivering care programs tailored to meet individual health and well-being needs.
• Undertake routine assessment tasks, monitoring any changes in the patient's condition, and report them promptly to the team.
• Prepare and support patients appropriately during care activities, ensuring their privacy, dignity, and personal beliefs are respected.
• Quickly alert the team to any health or well-being changes or potential risks.

Health, Safety, and Security:

• Assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for both patients and staff, adhering to health and safety protocols.

Quality and Equality:

• Ensure that your actions contribute to maintaining quality care and support equality, diversity, and patient rights.
• Follow delegated tasks accurately, contributing to the overall quality of services.

Professional Development:

• Engage in personal development activities to improve skills and knowledge, contributing to the improvement of service delivery.

This role is crucial in maintaining the high standards of care, safety, and patient respect, while also actively supporting the well-being of the team and the individuals in care.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Care Certificate either upon appointment or within 12 weeks of commencement
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
• NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Experience of working with members of the public or a desire to work in the Health Service
• Understanding of routine work procedures gained through a short induction period and on the job training
• Experience of working within a health or social care environment
• Experience of working within a team

Skills & Abilities

• Basic IT skills
• Good organisational skills
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)

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.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust