Job summary

Employer heading

Healthcare Support Worker- Allerton Ward

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

Are you keen to make a difference and develop your skills working in a multi-disciplinary team?

Being a Healthcare Support Worker is a fantastic starting point in the NHS that provides a taste of what a career in healthcare is really like. You will work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals which will open your eyes to the different roles you might want to work towards in the future!

There are no set entry requirements to become a Healthcare Support Worker though a basic level of literacy and numeracy skills are expected, and a recent experience gained in the care sector is essential. You will need a mix of skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships and effective time management.

Allerton Ward are recruiting for full time or part time permanent Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to join our caring, committed and inclusive team at Torbay Hospital working days, nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rota.

This is a personally rewarding and fulfilled role as it presents the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others by providing care in their time of need. #CaretojoinusTSD

Main duties of the job

As Healthcare Support Worker you will look after a variety of patients with different health concerns, and will make a real difference to someone’s quality of life!

• Observing, monitoring and recording patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight.
• Communicating with patients, relatives and carers, and assisting with clinical duties.
• Providing personal care including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety.

Working for our organisation

As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care.

We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, We are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

In return for your skills and commitment, we offer a friendly working environment, role development and personal development plans supported with training opportunities.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit; Becky Smith Ward Manager Allerton, 01803 655503

Unfortunately, this post is not eligible for sponsorship.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience

Desirable criteria

• Care certificate
• English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience
• Understands the need for strict confidentiality

Desirable criteria

• Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health

Specific Skills

Essential criteria

• Basic computer/keyboard skills
• Fine motor skills – for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to prioritise and organise work
• Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team
• Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records
• Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances
• Able to manage stress in themselves and others
• Able to offer support at times of emotional distress
• Willingness to undertake new skills and training
• Able to work as a team member or independently
• Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations
• To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual
• The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust

Desirable criteria

• Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

• Name
• Becky Smith
• Job title
• Senior Sister
• Email address
• beckysmith2@nhs.net
• Telephone number
• 07824 606732
• Additional information

• For more information on why to work with us, please see our Welcome films in the Further Links sections to the right of this page. #seeyouinsouthdevon

  We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly.

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