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. This role is within Outpatients, The Meadows and Medical Day Unit. These units provide (SACT) Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment for Oncology and Haematology patients and specialist treatment for medical specialities.
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 healthcare practitioner, in accordance with the Trust values.
There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your needs. Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills and skills set specific to your area of work. You will also be supported to obtain your care certificate if you do not have this qualification.
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. Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.2. Duties are delegated to you in line with care plans3. Not all duties are routine, and you will need to use your knowledge, experience and understanding to takedecisions within your area of responsibility4. To carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, blood pressuremonitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring,collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery ofhigh-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.5. Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns aboutpatients to other clinical staff6. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and policies and be able toconcentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.7. Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.8. Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.2. Duties are delegated to you in line with care plans3. Not all duties are routine, and you will need to use your knowledge, experience and understanding to takedecisions within your area of responsibility4. To carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, blood pressuremonitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring,collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery ofhigh-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.5. Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns aboutpatients to other clinical staff6. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and policies and be able toconcentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.7. Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.8. Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies
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).
