Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work on Langtree Ward as a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker..
You are required to have an NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Health and Social Care / BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care or have completed the NHS approved Care Certificate to be eligible for this role.
We will be looking for enthusiasm, drive and passion where the delivery of outstanding levels of care can be nurtured. You will have excellent communication skills and the flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of this busy area.
The successful candidate will be efficient, reliable and be able to work using their own initiative whilst being part of a team.You will be a motivated and confident healthcare assistant dedicated to assisting in the delivery and the development of an excellent service.
You will be required to work a shift pattern of 12 hours days and nights including weekends.
The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.
If we are unable to recruit to the Band 3 posts, then we may consider candidates for Band 2 roles.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for providing a range of personal care for patients and a range of clinical duties under the guidance of a registered healthcare professional.
Healthcare Support Workers work independently performing a number of clinical duties/tasks following training and meeting competency within role as per policy and procedure.
Healthcare Support Workers will be responsible for providing a range of personal care for patents and a range of clinical duties under the guidance of a registered healthcare professional.
Working for your organisation
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working under the direction of a Registered Health Care Professional, participate in the clinical care provided to patients prioritising workload appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practice and effectiveness in role
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS and Trust Values
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
- Assist patients with personal hygiene, toileting and use of continence aids
- Support Moving and Handling, use of mobility aids, correct patient positioning, assess pressure areas and skin integrity
- Developing positive relationships with parents, families and carers
- Be aware of the patients needs emotional, social, physical, and cultural. Respect privacy, dignity and beliefs. Acts in a way that supports equality and diversity values.
- Work as part of the team in a co-operative, professional and constructive manner.
- Be actively involved in health promotion such as:
- Reducing obesity
- Smoking cessation
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Report any information regarding the wellbeing of the patients to the Registered Health Care Professional in a timely manner.
- Support individuals who are distressed
- Manage and organise time and activities to support and meet the needs of individuals
- To empower patients and their families to make their own decisions about health and choices.
- Assist with dietary needs of the patient as required
- To undertake safe venepuncture and Cannulation as requested by the Registered Health Care Professional and have competencies checked annually by a Registered Healthcare Professional
- At the request of the Registered Health Care Professional, perform and record physiological measurements within the remit of the SHCA role and report accurately to the Registered Health Care Professional, the assessment undertaken, on patients.
- Obtaining samples at the request of a Registered Health Care Professional, including wound swabs, eye swabs, urine specimens, MRSA swabs, stool samples and sputum specimens.
- To assist in blood collection.
- Assist the Registered Health Care Professional in maintaining a clean environment
- Following the completion of appropriate training and assessment and under the direction of a registered health care professional undertake clinical activities such as ECG recording, urinalysis, changing of simple wound dressings and capillary blood glucose monitoring.Female insertion of catheters, catheter care, removal of catheters stoma care, measuring and monitoring patient outputs
- Provide and receive sensitive information concerning a patients medical condition.
- Work with the registered heath care professional and engage with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach to the admission and discharge of patients.
- Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected values and behaviours
- Actively participate in and attend ward/unit meetings.
- Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures
- Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the registered healthcare professional as required
- Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and security
- Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation
- Participate in audit activities being undertaken in area of practice
- Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others
- Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines both local and national Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care
- Post holders are required to work independently with regard to routine, delegated tasks, following established good practice and refer non-routine tasks appropriately. Work is supervised and evaluated on a routine basis. To follow treatment plans as prescribed by Registered Health Care Professionals and identify select activities that meet treatment goals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working under the direction of a Registered Health Care Professional, participate in the clinical care provided to patients prioritising workload appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practice and effectiveness in role
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS and Trust Values
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
- Assist patients with personal hygiene, toileting and use of continence aids
- Support Moving and Handling, use of mobility aids, correct patient positioning, assess pressure areas and skin integrity
- Developing positive relationships with parents, families and carers
- Be aware of the patients needs emotional, social, physical, and cultural. Respect privacy, dignity and beliefs. Acts in a way that supports equality and diversity values.
- Work as part of the team in a co-operative, professional and constructive manner.
- Be actively involved in health promotion such as:
- Reducing obesity
- Smoking cessation
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Report any information regarding the wellbeing of the patients to the Registered Health Care Professional in a timely manner.
- Support individuals who are distressed
- Manage and organise time and activities to support and meet the needs of individuals
- To empower patients and their families to make their own decisions about health and choices.
- Assist with dietary needs of the patient as required
- To undertake safe venepuncture and Cannulation as requested by the Registered Health Care Professional and have competencies checked annually by a Registered Healthcare Professional
- At the request of the Registered Health Care Professional, perform and record physiological measurements within the remit of the SHCA role and report accurately to the Registered Health Care Professional, the assessment undertaken, on patients.
- Obtaining samples at the request of a Registered Health Care Professional, including wound swabs, eye swabs, urine specimens, MRSA swabs, stool samples and sputum specimens.
- To assist in blood collection.
- Assist the Registered Health Care Professional in maintaining a clean environment
- Following the completion of appropriate training and assessment and under the direction of a registered health care professional undertake clinical activities such as ECG recording, urinalysis, changing of simple wound dressings and capillary blood glucose monitoring.Female insertion of catheters, catheter care, removal of catheters stoma care, measuring and monitoring patient outputs
- Provide and receive sensitive information concerning a patients medical condition.
- Work with the registered heath care professional and engage with other agencies and community teams to ensure a safe, individualised approach to the admission and discharge of patients.
- Act in accordance with all organisational policies and procedures and within expected values and behaviours
- Actively participate in and attend ward/unit meetings.
- Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures
- Demonstrate good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from the registered healthcare professional as required
- Promote health and safety maintaining best practice in health, safety and security
- Share ideas with colleagues to improve care and suggest areas for innovation
- Participate in audit activities being undertaken in area of practice
- Contribute to the improvement of service by reflecting on own practice and supporting that of others
- Adhere to legislation, policies, procedures, and guidelines both local and national Regularly attend workplace and staff engagement meetings and contribute positively to discussions about the improvement of care
- Post holders are required to work independently with regard to routine, delegated tasks, following established good practice and refer non-routine tasks appropriately. Work is supervised and evaluated on a routine basis. To follow treatment plans as prescribed by Registered Health Care Professionals and identify select activities that meet treatment goals.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Effective customer service skills
- Effective communication skills - written and verbal
- Effective team player
- Demonstrable ability to follow instructions
- Ability to deal with people from all backgrounds
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to remain calm under pressure
- Proven ability to demonstrate compassion/empathy/help others
- Proven ability to be flexible in your approach
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care / BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma / Care Certificate (for Band 3)
- Effective level of numeracy and literacy skills
Additional
Essential
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
- You must be able to work flexibly, 7 days a week, covering multiple sites.
Knowledge
Essential
- Effective understanding of confidentiality
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Effective customer service skills
- Effective communication skills - written and verbal
- Effective team player
- Demonstrable ability to follow instructions
- Ability to deal with people from all backgrounds
Experience
Essential
- Proven ability to remain calm under pressure
- Proven ability to demonstrate compassion/empathy/help others
- Proven ability to be flexible in your approach
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care / BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma / Care Certificate (for Band 3)
- Effective level of numeracy and literacy skills
Additional
Essential
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation.
- You must be able to work flexibly, 7 days a week, covering multiple sites.
Knowledge
Essential
- Effective understanding of confidentiality
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
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
