Job summary
Job Title - Melly Health care support worker
Hours per week - 37.5
Permanent
Salary - £22,816 to 24,336.
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertiseand enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
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Melly ward is a 26 bedded medical ward, covering specialities of Cardiology, Endocrinology, Haematology predominately alongside general medicine.
We are a busy and friendly unit, open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Our shift times are 07:30-20:00, 19:30-08:00, 07:30-15:30, occasionally there may be late shifts available which are 12:00-20:00
We currently have one vacancy for a Band 3 Clinical aide/healthcare support worker to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to be able to further develop skills and work within a skilled fast-paced team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the nursing and multi-disciplinary team in the day-to-day provision of patient care under the supervision of the registered nurses / practitioner.
To practice in accordance with Trusts policies, guidelines, procedures and standards, and work within the boundaries of the role and assessed competencies.
It is anticipated that this role will continue to develop through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge, and competencies to be determined within the clinical teams.
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate employees who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits:On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, on-site discounted gym, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturations
- Completion of NEWS documentation and escalate and report results to appropriate registered nurse / practitioner
- Patient rack
- Blood sugar recordings obtained by capillary sampling
- Completing & totalling 24-hour fluid balance charts and assisting in continence management
- Removal of urinal catheters
- Venepuncture
- ECG
- Blood collection
- Remove wound dressings under the supervision of the registered practitioner and reapply a basic dressing using aseptic/ANTT (note: - excluding cavity wounds, diabetic wounds, or grade 3 pressure ulcers)
- Care of a patient with a nasogastric tube or PEG tube in situ (must not aspirate the tube or commence any enteral feeding regime)
- Act as a companion to transfer to other wards, departments and hospitals following discussion/mutual agreement between the post holder and registered practitioner in charge of the ward
- Prepare and maintain environments for clinical procedures to be carried out
- Support patients before, during and after clinical procedures, treatments, and investigations
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturations
- Completion of NEWS documentation and escalate and report results to appropriate registered nurse / practitioner
- Patient rack
- Blood sugar recordings obtained by capillary sampling
- Completing & totalling 24-hour fluid balance charts and assisting in continence management
- Removal of urinal catheters
- Venepuncture
- ECG
- Blood collection
- Remove wound dressings under the supervision of the registered practitioner and reapply a basic dressing using aseptic/ANTT (note: - excluding cavity wounds, diabetic wounds, or grade 3 pressure ulcers)
- Care of a patient with a nasogastric tube or PEG tube in situ (must not aspirate the tube or commence any enteral feeding regime)
- Act as a companion to transfer to other wards, departments and hospitals following discussion/mutual agreement between the post holder and registered practitioner in charge of the ward
- Prepare and maintain environments for clinical procedures to be carried out
- Support patients before, during and after clinical procedures, treatments, and investigations
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- o18 months experience in acute care / hospital setting
- oExperience of working in more than one area/discipline within the clinical environment/setting
- oUnderstanding of basic physiology, e.g., normal vital signs, fluid balance nutritional requirements etc
- oAbility to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- oKnowledge and experience of providing person centered care
- oKnowledge and understanding of the 6C's of nursing
Qualifications
Essential
- oCare Certificate
- oGCSE Math's Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
- oGCSE English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
- oNVQ / Diploma Level 3 Clinical Healthcare / Health & Social Care / Level 3 Healthcare related qualification
- oEvidence of CPD
Skills
Essential
- oIT Skills - can use computer, email, word
- oAble to perform a range of clinical skills / competencies
- oKnowledge and understanding of Trusts EXCEL values and Compact Agreement
- oGood written and verbal communication skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAn insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs
- oAble to work on own initiative
- oCommitted to delivering high standards of patient care
- oDemonstrates a professional and positive attitude
- oAble to be flexible and adaptable within the team
- oFriendly, open, and empathetic
- oReliable
- oEnthusiastic, Self-motivated, and responsive to change
- oEvidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
Other
Essential
- oAbility to assist patients to move using appropriate aids
- oAbility to handle and maneuver equipment and beds daily
- oFlexible working, able to work all shift patterns and 7 days working
- oDBS / Occupational Health checks required
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- o18 months experience in acute care / hospital setting
- oExperience of working in more than one area/discipline within the clinical environment/setting
- oUnderstanding of basic physiology, e.g., normal vital signs, fluid balance nutritional requirements etc
- oAbility to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- oKnowledge and experience of providing person centered care
- oKnowledge and understanding of the 6C's of nursing
Qualifications
Essential
- oCare Certificate
- oGCSE Math's Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
- oGCSE English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
- oNVQ / Diploma Level 3 Clinical Healthcare / Health & Social Care / Level 3 Healthcare related qualification
- oEvidence of CPD
Skills
Essential
- oIT Skills - can use computer, email, word
- oAble to perform a range of clinical skills / competencies
- oKnowledge and understanding of Trusts EXCEL values and Compact Agreement
- oGood written and verbal communication skills
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oAn insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs
- oAble to work on own initiative
- oCommitted to delivering high standards of patient care
- oDemonstrates a professional and positive attitude
- oAble to be flexible and adaptable within the team
- oFriendly, open, and empathetic
- oReliable
- oEnthusiastic, Self-motivated, and responsive to change
- oEvidence of time management skills and ability to prioritise
Other
Essential
- oAbility to assist patients to move using appropriate aids
- oAbility to handle and maneuver equipment and beds daily
- oFlexible working, able to work all shift patterns and 7 days working
- oDBS / Occupational Health checks required
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).
