Job summary
A Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) is a core member of the team delivering direct care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate health care to people in accordance with assessed needs and a care plan. Dove Unit is a specialist haematology ward caring for patients who have stem cell transplants, malignant haematological conditions; the Unit delivers systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT).
Main duties of the job
You will carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare, or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse, in accordance with the Trust values.
There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, and training will be provided to ensure you have the required skills specific to this area of work.
About us
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
1. Appropriately obtain consent to physical examination, respect and maintain the patients privacy, dignity (and comfort as far as practicable), and comply with infection prevention and control procedures.2. Recognise when a clinical situation is beyond individual capability or competence and escalate appropriately.3. Provide information and advice appropriate to the needs, priorities and concerns of individuals.4. Acknowledge and respect the decisions made by individuals concerning their health and wellbeing in relation to cancer, cancer treatments, survivorship and late effects care.5. Demonstrate understanding of the individual and show empathy for the impact of their cancer diagnosis.6. Respond sensitively to individual preferences and needs and uphold and safeguard individuals interests.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Appropriately obtain consent to physical examination, respect and maintain the patients privacy, dignity (and comfort as far as practicable), and comply with infection prevention and control procedures.2. Recognise when a clinical situation is beyond individual capability or competence and escalate appropriately.3. Provide information and advice appropriate to the needs, priorities and concerns of individuals.4. Acknowledge and respect the decisions made by individuals concerning their health and wellbeing in relation to cancer, cancer treatments, survivorship and late effects care.5. Demonstrate understanding of the individual and show empathy for the impact of their cancer diagnosis.6. Respond sensitively to individual preferences and needs and uphold and safeguard individuals interests.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3, NVQ 3 or BTEC National Diploma.
- GCSE A*-D in English Language, Maths/ Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Math's or equivalent.
- Equivalent experience together with Level 2 qualification & working towards Level 3
- Care Certification - 15 National Standards https://www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/resources/the-care-certificate/
Desirable
- Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support Or Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care Or Level 2 in Health & Social care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
- Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support
Experience
Essential
- Experience or working in healthcare and ability to demonstrate best practice and act as a role model
- Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team.
- Prior experience as a support worker
- Complete of observation training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3, NVQ 3 or BTEC National Diploma.
- GCSE A*-D in English Language, Maths/ Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Math's or equivalent.
- Equivalent experience together with Level 2 qualification & working towards Level 3
- Care Certification - 15 National Standards https://www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/resources/the-care-certificate/
Desirable
- Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support Or Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care Or Level 2 in Health & Social care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
- Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support
Experience
Essential
- Experience or working in healthcare and ability to demonstrate best practice and act as a role model
- Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team.
- Prior experience as a support worker
- Complete of observation training
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western Hospital Foundation Trust
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Employer's website
https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
