Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker

Job summary

A recent patient described Welford Ward as a place of safety where people understood what I was going through and didnt judge me. Staff listened, supported and genuinely cared. They helped me recognise my worth, showed that life beyond my illness was possible and worth fighting for, and gave me moments of calm from the chaos of my mind. Most importantly, they gave me back my life and hope. Welford Ward, refurbished in 2023, is a modern eating disorders unit based at the Bennion Centre at Glenfield Hospital, offering care for up to 15 adult inpatients from across the East Midlands. The ward includes spacious living areas, two enclosed gardens and single room accommodation with separate male and female spaces. We are looking for highly motivated, caring and conscientious Senior Health Care Support Workers to join our established multidisciplinary team. You will work closely with Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Medics, Dietitians, SALT, other Senior HCSWs, the Ward Manager and Team Managers to deliver safe, effective and patient led care. We are committed to supporting training, development and career progression. We provide 24/7 care and operate a two shift system. You will work days and nights on a rotational basis, including weekends and bank holidays. We welcome applicants who are compassionate, committed and interested in supporting patients with eating disorders. Contact Details: Nicola Brewin, Family Services Manager nicola.brewin@nhs.net | 0116 225 2557

Main duties of the job

This role supports the qualified nursing staff and the wider multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of direct patient care and supporting patients in maintaining their health and wellbeing. Senior Health Care Assistant is responsible for providing personal and clinical care, undertaking clinical observations and other clinical and therapeutic interventions as delegated by the registered practitioner and in accordance with existing competencies. Senior Healthcare Assistants provide care, support and monitor the physical and mental health and well-being of individuals in their care. Band 3 Health Care Support Workers are given training in NG Tube feeding and are supported to develop further clinical skills such as wound management, tissue viability, infection control and other relevant skills. We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bennion Centre, Glenfield Hospital,

Groby Road, Glenfield,

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE3 9QP

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Bennion Centre, Glenfield Hospital,

Groby Road, Glenfield,

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE3 9QP

Employer's website

https://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)

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