Healthcare Support Worker
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Job summary
Ward 5 is a 38 bedded short stay unit, we care for acutely unwell patients from a variety of different specialities. We are looking for a dynamic, professional and personable health care assistance to join our team.
Main duties of the job
You will work with a fantastic dynamic team made up of multi disciplines . The work can be fast paced and we will teach you what you need to know. You must be an honest and compassionate person and a quick learner willing to learn new skills which in turn will contribute towards your own personal development. Your communication skills must be of a good level.
You will be required to work with the Nursing Team and provide personal care for the patient. You will be trained to take vital observation recordings and escalate findings as required including completing paperwork for the patient. You will be expected to monitor the patient within your scope of practice and escalate any concerns. You will look after patients of all sexual orientation.
The successful candidate will ensure that patients are well hydrated and nourished and often be required to provide assistance with this. You may need to be an advocate for your patient or a sympathetic ear to a relative. You will also be expected to attend regular mandatory training to enhance your knowledge and keep your practice safe.
Closing date of applications: 18th February 2025
Interview date: 04th March 2025
About us
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts about our Trust:
- Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily
- We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust - over 3,300 per week
- An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day - 6th largest in the country
- Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.
- We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
- We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
- We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day
Details
Date posted
11 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata /pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
320-MED-BUR-1570
Job locations
Queens Hospital Burton
Burton on Trent
DE130RB
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queens Hospital Burton
Burton on Trent
DE130RB
Employer's website
https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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