Job summary
Infectious Diseases is looking to recruit 2 enthusiastic, self-motivated Senior Health Care Support Workers to complement our existing friendly team. Within the CAS division we have 13 beds and care for a variety of patients both male and female, of varying age ranges. We specialise in infectious and tropical diseases and our patient come from diverse backgrounds.
In addition to the below summary, you need to familiarize yourself with the full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
We are a 24/7 service and this position require you to work long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
Are you a caring and compassionate worker?
We are looking for forward thinking, motivated Senior Health Care Support Workers who want to provide the best possible outcome for their patients. The Infectious Diseases team are a multi-professional team with an excellent track record of providing specialist care. You do not need Infectious Diseases experience to join our team but you do need to be able to demonstrate kindness and that you are able to deliver care to a high standard. Please look at our job specification for details. Please contact one of my deputy sisters, myself or my administrator on ext. 73299 / 72166. In return we offer a supernumerary period for you to settle in, regular appraisals where your learning needs are identified and bespoken training in Infectious Diseases through study days.
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a member of our team providing a high quality service to our patients.
Provide support to the RHP and , where appropriate, other members of the clinical Team as required.
Demonstrates care and compassion to patients, carers and relatives to help ensure high quality person centred patient care is deliver at all times.
Maintain good relationships and and empathic approach to the patient's family, relatives and cares and refer them to an RHP for any questions they may have on the patient's condition, or for any suggestions or complains that they wish to raise.
Be an accessible, approachable member of the team as a first point of contact for patients and families.
Be able to work independently within the scope of the role.
In addition please familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as a member of our team providing a high quality service to our patients.
Provide support to the RHP and , where appropriate, other members of the clinical Team as required.
Demonstrates care and compassion to patients, carers and relatives to help ensure high quality person centred patient care is deliver at all times.
Maintain good relationships and and empathic approach to the patient's family, relatives and cares and refer them to an RHP for any questions they may have on the patient's condition, or for any suggestions or complains that they wish to raise.
Be an accessible, approachable member of the team as a first point of contact for patients and families.
Be able to work independently within the scope of the role.
In addition please familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in CAS or Infectious Disease departments
- Previous experience in a hospital or care worker environment
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
- Demonstrates that you have attended appropriate mandatory training
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates compassion, empathy and emotional intelligent
- Awareness of the Trust Values and Behaviours
Desirable
- Demonstration of team working
- Demonstrate that you can communicate clearly
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in CAS or Infectious Disease departments
- Previous experience in a hospital or care worker environment
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
- Demonstrates that you have attended appropriate mandatory training
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates compassion, empathy and emotional intelligent
- Awareness of the Trust Values and Behaviours
Desirable
- Demonstration of team working
- Demonstrate that you can communicate clearly
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.
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).
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.
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).