Healthcare Support Worker – Progression Scheme

Job Summary

We are looking for motivated individuals to join our ambitious organisation as a Healthcare support worker. We have 2 roles available one for 25 hours per week and one for 30 hours per week.

Please note this is a Community based role based at Savernake Hospital.

You will be responsible for delivering individual patient care. You will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic, to help improve both the patient experience and the nursing care. You will be working in an environment that will be a challenge to your organisational skills and one that will enhance your knowledge of various specialties.

This role is offered on a progression scheme where you will undertake the Care Certificate which approximately take 6 months to complete where your pay band will increase.

Please note a full UK driving license is required for this post as this role requires you to be able to travel across multiple sites.

Main duties of the job

Under the delegation and supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner.

The Health Care Support Worker will work within the out-patient department as part of a team supporting patients, clinicians and colleagues during outpatient consultations. They will provide the fundamentals of care to patients in the hospital to ensure high standards are maintained in a safe environment including patient safety and to make sure that the care experience is positive by treating all patients, family, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity and courtesy in accordance with Trust values and policies.

No duties are to be undertaken by the post holder unless they have received the correct training. All duties must be in accordance with the Band 2 skills matrix.

About Us

This role does not offer sponsorship, this role requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the role withoutneed of sponsorship. Accordingly, we regret that any application will not be considered if this requirement is not met.

Given the current UK immigration requirements this role is not eligible for sponsorship, and it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants for a visa for this role.

"Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives."

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Will have the knowledge and skills to provide the fundamental care needs for individual patients under the direction and supervision of the registered practitioner, the following can be undertaken in the band 2 training period, following the GWH standards of care. These duties will be repetitive, routine and familiar, following the patient care plan and consent gained from the patient which must include;

Caring and communication with kindness and compassion Personal Care including catheter care (if required) Nutrition and Hydration support Pressure Area Care Collect specimens (routine bodily fluids only) Moving and handling Documentation including food & fluid charts and outcome sheets. Environmental maintenance Performing care in line with risk assessments and care plans

Ensure all clinical rooms are stocked up with appropriate clinical forms and patient information sheets Assist with the preparation of medical notes to facilitate the running of clinics. Escort to other departments (except theatre) Instigate Emergency procedure Completion of accident / incident forms Promote person centered values and provide support for patients wellbeing and fulfilment

Achieve the desirable requirements in the training and education section of the person specification within agreed timeframe.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Qualifications Essential

• GCSE A*-D in Maths and English
• Level 1 functional skills in Literacy and Numeracy
  
  
  

Desirable

• Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support
• or Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care
• Care Certificate
  
  
  

Knowledge & Skills Essential

• Understands and is committed to a caring approach to patients and relatives
• Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
• IT skills, competent in Microsoft Office
• Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
• Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work, policies and procedures
• Committed to providing high quality patient care
• Full UK Driving Licence
  
  
  

Experience Essential

• Experience in care/health role
  
  
  

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .