Job summary
Ward 36 is a short stay area with an expected discharge of less than 72 hours, it provides a varied and fast paced clinical environment to work in. We are looking for a motivated and compassionate band 3 Health Care Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive team.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Healthcare Support Worker will assist the Registered Nurse in the delivery of safe, high quality clinical care to patients at all times. The post holder will work under direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse and will be provided with appropriate training for the clinical setting in which they are working. Where additional skills training is identified as required in the job description, the post holder will not undertake those duties until training has been completed (except as part of the supervised learning experience). Once trained and deemed competent, the post holder will undertake clinical tasks and duties which are within the scope of this job description. The post holder will work collaboratively within the clinical area to meet the needs of patients and their families, following Group policies and procedures. This role requires commitment to a work-based learning and development programme to undertake a Level 2 or 3 HCSW Apprenticeship, including the Care Certificate.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.
Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.
We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of care procedures acquired through a base level of theoretical knowledge to level 3.
- Care Certificate or willingness to work towards attaining it
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Recent experience working in a healthcare environment. Previous caring experience.
- Competent in a range of clinical competencies relevant to the ward/department area.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under own initiative, without direct supervision.
- Understanding of confidentiality in the work place.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Approachable and caring.
- Ability to work within complex care setting/stressful situations.
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to changing service needs.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Other Requirements
Essential
- Must be willing to work flexibly.
- Able to work unsocial hours including weekends and bank holidays as the service requires.
- Potential for cross site working as the service demands.
- Understands requirements for health and safety.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Knowledge of care procedures acquired through a base level of theoretical knowledge to level 3.
- Care Certificate or willingness to work towards attaining it
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Recent experience working in a healthcare environment. Previous caring experience.
- Competent in a range of clinical competencies relevant to the ward/department area.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Ability to work under own initiative, without direct supervision.
- Understanding of confidentiality in the work place.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise workload.
- Good interpersonal skills
- Approachable and caring.
- Ability to work within complex care setting/stressful situations.
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to changing service needs.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Other Requirements
Essential
- Must be willing to work flexibly.
- Able to work unsocial hours including weekends and bank holidays as the service requires.
- Potential for cross site working as the service demands.
- Understands requirements for health and safety.
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.
