Healthcare Support Worker

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a part time Healthcare Support Worker into our Andover and Winchester Rural North Community Team. As a valued member of our community nursing team, the role will involve providing high quality care to our patients in their own homes

Work will be delegated by a registered nurse and will include all aspects of healthcare delivery that are appropriate for your scope of practice.

There is a requirement to demonstrate excellent communication skills; using these skills to engage with patients who often may exhibit complex and at times challenging behaviours and needs, to ensure the most appropriate care and support is provided.

There is an expectation that the role will adhere to local and organisational policies and procedures when undertaking your work.

Appropriate training will be provided to ensure you are proficient and competent to undertake this role.

Main duties of the job

To assist qualified staff in the provision of community-based care delivery and undertake a variety of tasks to facilitate the smooth running of the service as directed by the team and service lead.

Clinical tasks may include but not limited to:

Undertake phlebotomy for patients in their own homes.

Provide diabetic care to patients including blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration.

Undertake wound and leg ulcer care

Catheter care and re-catheterisation

Undertake basic observations such as blood pressure measurement, record appropriately and feedback to team lead and /or GP

Obtain and process a variety specimens appropriately

Support and liaise with doctors and other members of the MDT

Report any changes in condition of the patient to the District Nurse / Team Lead or in their absence the designated triage nurse in charge.

Develop rapport with patients and treat all patients, carers and staff with dignity and respect

A full list of roles and responsibilities can be found in the Job description

About us

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Andover War Memorial Hospital

Charlton Road

Andover

Hampshire

SP10 3LB

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Andover War Memorial Hospital

Charlton Road

Andover

Hampshire

SP10 3LB

Employer's website

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

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