Job summary
Are you compassionate, caring, and ready to make a difference?
We're looking for Healthcare Support Workers to join our dedicated Oxhey Ward team and help deliver excellent patient care.
Oxhey is a 12-bedded dual frailty unit, specialising in the care of older people with dementia and delirium. Our patients often have impaired cognition and/or mobility and may require support with activities of daily living.
We are looking for someone with a naturally engaging manner and a genuine willingness to interact positively with patients. The role can be demanding and challenging, but rewarding.
You will be required to work 12.5 hour shifts, covering days, nights and weekends (further details below).
To find out more about the role of a Healthcare Support Worker, please watch the YouTube video below:
https://youtu.be/1VmQLPrTNQU
Please visit the following website for information about the role of a Healthcare Support Worker:
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/healthcare-support-worker/roles-healthcare-support-worker/healthcare-assistant
Main duties of the job
Main responsibilities include:
- Assisting patients with activities of daily living.
- Providing encouragement and assistance at mealtimes.
- Carrying out clinical observations, including blood pressure and other vital signs.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and the Multidisciplinary Team.
- Maintaining accurate electronic documentation.
Previous experience is preferable, but not essential, as full support and training will be provided.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Ready for the challenge?
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possiblebe sure to tell us why you're interested in becoming a Healthcare Support Worker.
Once youve gained experience in the role, there are excellent development opportunities available within the Trust. These include fully supported and funded pathways such as the Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship and the Nursing Associate Programme.
If youre interested in progressing your career with us, please dont hesitate to ask for more information.
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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
Ward based Healthcare Support Workers:
We are recruiting for full time positions covering a 24 hour, 7 day a week shift pattern (rotational shifts, with enhanced pay for weekends and nights).
Posts involve working 3 long days/nights per week with 1 week in 4 working a 4 day/night week.
Shifts are 12.5 hours long (this includes an hour allocated for breaks). Shifts start at 7:15am - 7:45pm or 7:15pm - 7:45am. Shifts will cover 7 days per week, days, nights and Bank Holidays.
We cannot accommodate set shift patterns, day or night only shifts. If you are unable to commit to the working pattern, as detailed above, we would suggest that you apply to join NHS Professionals.
We offer an excellent pension scheme, annual leave allowance and family friendly policies, NHS Staff Discounts and salary sacrifice schemes.
You will be required to complete the Care Certificate qualification as part of your on-going training.
The Care Certificate is an agreed set of standards that define the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of specific job roles in the health and social care sectors. The qualification is made up of the 15 minimum standards that should be covered if you are 'new to care' and will form part of a robust induction programme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Ready for the challenge?
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possiblebe sure to tell us why you're interested in becoming a Healthcare Support Worker.
Once youve gained experience in the role, there are excellent development opportunities available within the Trust. These include fully supported and funded pathways such as the Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship and the Nursing Associate Programme.
If youre interested in progressing your career with us, please dont hesitate to ask for more information.
****** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ ******
Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
Ward based Healthcare Support Workers:
We are recruiting for full time positions covering a 24 hour, 7 day a week shift pattern (rotational shifts, with enhanced pay for weekends and nights).
Posts involve working 3 long days/nights per week with 1 week in 4 working a 4 day/night week.
Shifts are 12.5 hours long (this includes an hour allocated for breaks). Shifts start at 7:15am - 7:45pm or 7:15pm - 7:45am. Shifts will cover 7 days per week, days, nights and Bank Holidays.
We cannot accommodate set shift patterns, day or night only shifts. If you are unable to commit to the working pattern, as detailed above, we would suggest that you apply to join NHS Professionals.
We offer an excellent pension scheme, annual leave allowance and family friendly policies, NHS Staff Discounts and salary sacrifice schemes.
You will be required to complete the Care Certificate qualification as part of your on-going training.
The Care Certificate is an agreed set of standards that define the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of specific job roles in the health and social care sectors. The qualification is made up of the 15 minimum standards that should be covered if you are 'new to care' and will form part of a robust induction programme.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Good general education.
- Good standard of written and spoken English.
- Willingness to undertake The Care Certificate, Skills for Care & Skills for Health.
Desirable
- Completion of the Care Certificate.
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
- English GCSE A*- C, 4-9 or Functional skills level 2.
- Maths GCSE A*-C, 4-9 or Functional skills level 2.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Understands the role of a Healthcare Assistant.
Desirable
- Previous training in First Aid.
- IT skills.
Experience:
Essential
- Broad general experience.
- Team working.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a health setting.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Good general education.
- Good standard of written and spoken English.
- Willingness to undertake The Care Certificate, Skills for Care & Skills for Health.
Desirable
- Completion of the Care Certificate.
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
- English GCSE A*- C, 4-9 or Functional skills level 2.
- Maths GCSE A*-C, 4-9 or Functional skills level 2.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Understands the role of a Healthcare Assistant.
Desirable
- Previous training in First Aid.
- IT skills.
Experience:
Essential
- Broad general experience.
- Team working.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a health setting.
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.
