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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Critical Care Healthcare Support Worker

The closing date is 11 May 2025

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Job summary

Are you looking to become part of a strong cohesive nursing team working within the Critical Care environment?

We currently have vacancies within our Specialist Intensive Care Unit at the Churchill Hospital (CICU) and Oxford Critical Care (OCC). We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individuals who will enhance our friendly team and assist with the delivery of high quality care to those using our service.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Critical Care team the healthcare support worker must be able to prioritise and contribute to the delivery of high standards of care to patients, families and their carers in a safe and supportive environment under the direction of a registered practitioner. As part of the wider team the healthcare support worker will assist in developing and maintaining services provided to patients and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area/department maintaining the dignity and privacy of all patients and their families and carers and respect their right to confidentiality at all times.

About us

An exceptional opportunity to work in a nationally renowned centre for specialties such as Trauma, Vascular surgery; Cancer & Haematology; Maxillofacial surgery and one of the largest transplant centres in Europe.

A newly built, state of the art critical care building featuring 48 beds across three floors providing a patient-centred holistic model of care and a truly outstanding environment to work in. The clinical areas are bright, airy, and modern, providing our amazing team with the space and facilities needed to look after their health and wellbeing.

If you are currently working outside of the NHS or in secondary care, you will receive training and comprehensive support to get you off to a flying start.

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Per annum/Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

321-CSS-6812016-B3

Job locations

Churchill Hospital

Old Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7LE


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be expected to complete the care certificate if you have not already done so or provide evidence of prior achievement. If you have already achieved the care certificate you will be required to demonstrate that you have achieved and are maintaining the attitudes, behaviours and knowledge required to care for our patients to a high standard through self-assessment and observations. In addition, you will be required to complete and maintain any occupationally relevant proficiencies, for critical care this includes undertaking and completing the National Competency Framework for Health Care Support Workers in Adult Critical Care, at Supportive Level (Band 2). These competencies will help develop specialist skills and knowledge to support critically unwell patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. Annual appraisals are a requirement with opportunities to review progress with your manager. You will understand your own level of responsibility, scope of practice and accountability and at all times act within your capabilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be expected to complete the care certificate if you have not already done so or provide evidence of prior achievement. If you have already achieved the care certificate you will be required to demonstrate that you have achieved and are maintaining the attitudes, behaviours and knowledge required to care for our patients to a high standard through self-assessment and observations. In addition, you will be required to complete and maintain any occupationally relevant proficiencies, for critical care this includes undertaking and completing the National Competency Framework for Health Care Support Workers in Adult Critical Care, at Supportive Level (Band 2). These competencies will help develop specialist skills and knowledge to support critically unwell patients under the supervision of a registered nurse. Annual appraisals are a requirement with opportunities to review progress with your manager. You will understand your own level of responsibility, scope of practice and accountability and at all times act within your capabilities.

Person Specification

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Shortlist Offline

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  • Add "2" for interview, "0" for rejected

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital

Old Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7LE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Churchill Hospital

Old Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7LE


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Sarah Walker

sarah.walker01@ouh.nhs.uk

01865220589

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Per annum/Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

321-CSS-6812016-B3

Job locations

Churchill Hospital

Old Road, Headington

Oxford

OX3 7LE


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