BANK Healthcare Support Worker - Bristol Royal Infirmary
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Job summary
Are you an experienced and qualified Healthcare Support Worker?
Would you like to work at an NHS trust that is committed to ensuring your ongoing development and training of a wide range of clinical skills and knowledge?
What is the role of a Bank Healthcare Support Worker at UHBW?
In order to undertake this role you must have:
- You must have at least six months experience working within a healthcare setting within the past 12 months.
- You must have a minimum of an NVQ level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or GCSE A*- D in English/ Math's or equivalent.
- You must be able to work a minimum of 2 shifts, in a rolling 3 month period and remain compliant with all essential training, to remain in post
- Please note you will be expected to do 5 days of induction within a week period
(Please note you will not be shortlisted if you do not meet the criteria):
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Support Worker you will play an essential role in supporting the delivery of the highest standard of quality care to our patients, working alongside registered nurses and other healthcare professionals. Your role will include a wide range of tasks, from providing personal and intimate care to undertaking clinical observations. A Healthcare Support Worker will be competent to provide compassionate care to agreed quality standards.
You will be required to follow stringent policies such as infection control and manual handling policies, and keep your clinical and non-clinical colleagues informed of outcomes. In addition you will be providing emotional and practical support to patient & their families. You will require an adaptable and flexible approach to enable you to adapt to situations that change quickly.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. The Trust has many and varied career opportunities for you to choose from.
UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South Westoffers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Details
Date posted
15 August 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£22,816 to £24,336 a session Bank rates ph
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
387-HCSW-BANK-BRI-AUG
Job locations
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Bristol
BS2 8HW
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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