Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Healthcare Support Worker

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Job summary

Band 2 Health Care Clinical Support, Oakwood Community inpatient Unit, Prospect Park Hospital, Reading

An opportunity has arisen for a full time (37.5 hours) Health Care Clinical Support worker within the In-patient Physical rehabilitation based at Prospect Park Hospital.

Oakwood is a nurse led community inpatient hospital with 24 beds. We are a very friendly team with In-House doctors, Nurses, health care assistants, Physiotherapists, Occupational therapists, Multi Therapy assistants.

The role will be based in the Oakwood inpatient community hospital which aims to support patients in increasing rehabilitative goals and functional abilities during a short stay to enable them to return home.

We are looking for dynamic and motivated staff, who can provide effective communication skills, a flexible approach and an ability to work under pressure, both as part of a team and independently. To ensure patient safety is maintained at all times. Fulfil the role of Healthcare Clinical Support using a Competency Tool applicable to this role.

We offer a supportive environment for personal and professional development supported by qualified staff.

The Trust core values of delivering compassionate excellence are integral to the Service

Main duties of the job

  • To support the qualified staff in the running of the ward and to provide direct care to patients.

  • To ensure patient safety is maintained at all times.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

  • Caring for and about you is our top priority
  • Committed to providing good quality, safe services
  • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance
  • 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities
  • 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
  • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
  • Free parking across Trust sites

Details

Date posted

30 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CHS820-A

Job locations

Oakwood Ward

Reading

RG30 4EJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for you to be considered for this role:

  1. English to a standard to be able to fulfil the role (fluent in written and verbal English)

  1. Will be expected to undertake NVQ 2 in care or equivalent.

  1. Good communication skills both verbally and written

  1. Ability to work as part of a team

  2. Willingness to learn new skills and attend study sessions

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for you to be considered for this role:

  1. English to a standard to be able to fulfil the role (fluent in written and verbal English)

  1. Will be expected to undertake NVQ 2 in care or equivalent.

  1. Good communication skills both verbally and written

  1. Ability to work as part of a team

  2. Willingness to learn new skills and attend study sessions

Person Specification

Education/Qualification/Training

Essential

  • English and Maths (A*-C or 9-4) GCSE or equivalent qualification.
  • Willingness to undertake the Care Certificate.

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of delivering excellent customer service.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

Essential

  • Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
  • Proficient IT skills; able to input, save and open information in a variety of systems.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues in a variety of roles and seniorities, and service users where there may be barriers to understanding or engagement.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues in a variety of roles and seniorities, and service users where there may be barriers to understanding or engagement. Understanding of personal capabilities and limitations, with the ability to know when to escalate to senior colleagues. Demonstrate reflection to identify areas for learning and development.
  • Ability to effectively prioritise activities to maximise efficiency.

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to travel to multiple sites during the course of the working day where the location may be challenging to reach via public transport
Person Specification

Education/Qualification/Training

Essential

  • English and Maths (A*-C or 9-4) GCSE or equivalent qualification.
  • Willingness to undertake the Care Certificate.

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of delivering excellent customer service.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

Essential

  • Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
  • Proficient IT skills; able to input, save and open information in a variety of systems.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues in a variety of roles and seniorities, and service users where there may be barriers to understanding or engagement.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues in a variety of roles and seniorities, and service users where there may be barriers to understanding or engagement. Understanding of personal capabilities and limitations, with the ability to know when to escalate to senior colleagues. Demonstrate reflection to identify areas for learning and development.
  • Ability to effectively prioritise activities to maximise efficiency.

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to travel to multiple sites during the course of the working day where the location may be challenging to reach via public transport

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Oakwood Ward

Reading

RG30 4EJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Oakwood Ward

Reading

RG30 4EJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Inpatient Services Manager

Melanie Rubia

melanie.rubia@berkshire.nhs.uk

01189605939

Details

Date posted

30 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CHS820-A

Job locations

Oakwood Ward

Reading

RG30 4EJ


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