Job summary
As a Clinical Healthcare Support Worker you will be a core member of the team deliveringpersonal care, both clinical and non-clinical, to patients. You'll also be key in supporting patients with their own self-care and independence. To assist in patient care and other ward/department related duties under the supervision of the trained nurse.
This is a busy role so you will be working together with your team to balance different tasks that often change.
Main duties of the job
Your daily duties will be varied to include:- blood pressure monitoring- oxygen saturation levels- body temperature- pulse rate and respiration rate- glucose monitoring,- collection and testing of urine, faecal and sputum samples- wound swabs- removal of catheters- venepuncture- recording your actions accurately in patient note
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in thetop 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Qualifications and credit framework ( QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in health/social care.
- Able to demonstrate knowledge and skills gained through the equivalent level of employment experience.
- Care certificate
Desirable
- competent in venepuncture
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Able to understand and communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
- Numerical and analytic skills to do patient observations
- previous experience working in health care with stroke patients
- Able to work in a team environment
- Have a customer-focused approach which is essential to providing patients with the best possible experience and working together with colleagues and other teams across the Trust
- Basic but essential IT skills to access required systems such as electronic patient records
Desirable
- Experience working as a health care support worker
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills in the English language
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to be flexible
Personal qualities and physical attributes
Essential
- Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs
- Able to work under direct supervision
- Good time management skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A Qualifications and credit framework ( QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in health/social care.
- Able to demonstrate knowledge and skills gained through the equivalent level of employment experience.
- Care certificate
Desirable
- competent in venepuncture
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Able to understand and communicate in English both verbally and in writing.
- Numerical and analytic skills to do patient observations
- previous experience working in health care with stroke patients
- Able to work in a team environment
- Have a customer-focused approach which is essential to providing patients with the best possible experience and working together with colleagues and other teams across the Trust
- Basic but essential IT skills to access required systems such as electronic patient records
Desirable
- Experience working as a health care support worker
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills in the English language
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to be flexible
Personal qualities and physical attributes
Essential
- Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs
- Able to work under direct supervision
- Good time management skills
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).
