Job summary
Burton Ward is a 20 bedded ward that cares for male and female patients with renal or complex care conditions. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a health care support worker to join our team. This is an incredible chance for a conscientious, caring and friendly person to be part of a wonderful nursing team.
Burton Ward has been refurbished to be a Dementia friendly environment. We are looking for an enthusiastic person to be part of our dynamic team. You will be working in a complex care environment, taking care of patients who have dementia or long term medical conditions. You will be working on all shift patterns on a rotational basis, providing high quality patient care with compassion and integrity.
The ward is also part of the acute renal service, caring for patients who require haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or with patients suffering from AKI.
As part of the position we offer a comprehensive induction program and a structured training and development plan. You will receive support and direction from the ward sister and the nursing team. We will actively encourage the successful applicants to continue with their own professional and personal development.
We offer a comprehensive induction program and a structured training and development plan. You will receive support and direction from the ward sister and the nursing team. We will actively encourage the successful applicants to continue with their own professional and personal development.
Main duties of the job
You will also have good communication skills; be able to use your own initiative; and work effectively on an individual basis as well as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team in a demanding and busy environment. You will have a flexible approach to work and must be able to undertake shift work.
Previous experience is not essential as support will be provided to develop knowledge, skills and understanding to ensure the delivery of a first class service to our patients. You will be committed to on going personal and career development; be willing to undertake The Care Certificate if not already attained; and any other further education, training and development relevant to the post.
The successful candidates will need to work as an active member of the team and at all times deliver high standards of patient care, while maintaining a positive experience for the patients.
About us
Our Trust is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire and is one of the biggest acute hospital trusts in England, serving a population of more than 700,000 people. We provide acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties. We have an annual income of £643 million (20/21) and we employ nearly 8,500 people.
Our Board have recently agreed a new vision statement - "Outstanding Care Personally Delivered" - stating their ambition for our Trust to be among the best.
We also have a five year Integrated Improvement Plan setting out how we will achieve our strategic objectives, for patients, services, people and partners, the last recognising that our future success depends on our ability to ensure the Lincolnshire healthcare system is successful in achieving its ambition to help people live healthier lives and provide care closer to where people live.
Our latest CQC report increased our ratings for being effective and well-led from 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. Our rating for caring remained as 'Good'.
This is in recognition of the huge amount of work that our amazing staff have done to improve the quality of care for our patients in recent years.
We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths qualification at GCSE grades A*- E, or Functional Skills Level 1
Desirable
- Completed apprenticeship in relevant field of practice
- Successful completion of the Care Certificate
- NVQ Level 2/3 in a Health Related area or equivalent experience
- ECDL qualification or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Understanding the role of the Health Care Support Worker
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work in a demanding and busy environment
- Good customer care skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to engage in effective working relationships with both patients, their relatives and colleagues
- Knowledge of confidentiality, infection prevention and dignity in care within the workplace
- Ability to prioritise and manage daily workload
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment
- Experience of using computer systems for data entry and retrieval
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a health / care setting
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexible in approach to work - must be able to undertake shift work where required
- Ability to use own initiative
- Committed to on-going personal development
- Willing to undertake and complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of commencing employment and further education, training and development relevant to the post
- Committed to completing the Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard qualification within 18mth period
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- English and Maths qualification at GCSE grades A*- E, or Functional Skills Level 1
Desirable
- Completed apprenticeship in relevant field of practice
- Successful completion of the Care Certificate
- NVQ Level 2/3 in a Health Related area or equivalent experience
- ECDL qualification or equivalent
Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Understanding the role of the Health Care Support Worker
- Ability to manage time effectively
- Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to work in a demanding and busy environment
- Good customer care skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to engage in effective working relationships with both patients, their relatives and colleagues
- Knowledge of confidentiality, infection prevention and dignity in care within the workplace
- Ability to prioritise and manage daily workload
- Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer focused environment
- Experience of using computer systems for data entry and retrieval
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a health / care setting
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Flexible in approach to work - must be able to undertake shift work where required
- Ability to use own initiative
- Committed to on-going personal development
- Willing to undertake and complete the Care Certificate within 12 weeks of commencing employment and further education, training and development relevant to the post
- Committed to completing the Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard qualification within 18mth period
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
