Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker HCSW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed job description and responsibilities Communication and Working Relationships Developing and supporting yourself and others To ensure effective communication between staff members and develop a cohesive, supportive and effective team Work towards the agreed philosophy and objectives of the Ward Employ professional behaviour and communicate effectively and efficiently in a pressurised working environmentPlanning and Organisation At the direction of Registered/Senior Staff participate and deliver planned care managing your cohort of patients alongside colleagues Keep up to date with Organisational developments and be responsive to change Work within an environment which can have constant interruptionsResponsibility and Accountability Adhere to all infection control guidance and policies Act with integrity and professionalism, ensuring that you are demonstrating responsible behaviours at all times, in accordance with our Trust values Be accountable for your actions and learn from mistakes. Be honest and share experiences, encouraging learning in others Support the wider team To ensure high standards of care in accordance with agreed policies and procedures To work with registered nurses and senior clinical staff to maintain a clean and safe environment for all. Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care delivered to be evaluated and accurate records maintained Record in the relevant documentation the care that has been delivered Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations Report any incidents, accidents or complaints to the person in charge of the ward in accordance with Trusts policies

Policy and Service Responsibility The post holder will work according to Trust standards, policies and procedures ensuring compliance with policy procedures and clinical guidelines and is accountable and responsible to the registered nursing team All staff have a responsibility to ensure that the needs of the service are met in a timely and efficient manner

Responsibility for Finance, Equipment and Other Resources To undertake a responsible attitude towards economy and care of equipment and property, and be aware of conditions/hazards Have an awareness of utilising stock and resources effectively Competent use of equipment. Training and supporting others

Responsibility for Supervision, Leadership and Management Participating in developing a career plan Participate in reflection as part of imbedded practice Work alongside senior staff to help develop yourself Participate in staff meetings and think creatively and innovatively regarding the department Attend mandatory training ensuring this is kept up-to-date and develop and maintain own knowledge and skillsInformation Technology and Administrative Duties Follow TSDHCFT Policies and use correct agreed documentations Stay up to date with the Trusts innovative IT systems Ensure mandatory training is up to date

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Proven experience as an HCA in a hospital setting
• Care Certificate
• NVQ Level 3

Desirable

• Evidence of continued study

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Confidence in own ability to manage your own workload
• Be able to evaluate care delivered and plan ahead.
• Be able to identify a sick or deteriorating patient
• To have an understanding of how to undertake and monitor vital signs on children
• To understand principles of safeguarding and to be able to make appropriate referrals

Specific Skills

Essential

• Ability to work in under pressure and flexibly
• Be competent in recording and understanding vital signs
• To be competent in performing ECGs
• Have basic wound management skills
• Demonstrable effective communication skills

Desirable

• To be able to undertake venepuncture and cannulation
• To be able to perform male/female catheterisation

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

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Dawlish Community Hospital

Barton Terrace

Dawlish

EX7 9DH

Employer's website

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