Health Care Support Worker

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for caring and compassionate individuals, with a willingness to learn to join our Ward and Department Teams as Health Care Support Worker.

Your role would be to assist our Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates, and members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver the fundamentals of nursing care to our patients. Experience in this field would be an advantage but not essential as training will be given.

We currently have Health Care Support Worker vacancies to offer on our Medical and Surgical wards and Departments with opportunities for you to develop further and advance your career in nursing should you wish too.

As a University Hospital we are committed to educating and developing our workforce. Successful applicants will receive:

  • Trust Induction training
  • Clinical skills education.
  • Direct supervision and support during a supernumerary induction period.
  • Complete the National Care Certificate.
  • Have access to further education and training.

The post holder will be required to undertake the Care Certificate and MKUH standards within the first 12 weeks of employment.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Health Care Support Worker is to assist the nursing team in the delivery of safe effective care to the patient.

About us

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news

Date posted

04 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

430-HCSW-BLMK

Job locations

Milton Keynes University Hospital

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist all team members as required in the direct delivery of patient care. Undertake personal care duties for patients including bathing and feeding.

To have knowledge of basic clinical observations and an understanding of the correct escalation process, making judgements on when to report patient conditions to a senior member of staff.

To assist, where appropriate, in the induction of new staff within the department, demonstrating duties to new starters

To organise own daily workload, adjusting and prioritising appropriately as the ward actively dictates.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist all team members as required in the direct delivery of patient care. Undertake personal care duties for patients including bathing and feeding.

To have knowledge of basic clinical observations and an understanding of the correct escalation process, making judgements on when to report patient conditions to a senior member of staff.

To assist, where appropriate, in the induction of new staff within the department, demonstrating duties to new starters

To organise own daily workload, adjusting and prioritising appropriately as the ward actively dictates.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate commitment to high standards of care
  • Accurate record keeping
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to prioritise tasks effectively at short notice
  • Caring in a professional manner towards patients and their relatives
  • Good time management
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate commitment to high standards of care
  • Accurate record keeping
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to prioritise tasks effectively at short notice
  • Caring in a professional manner towards patients and their relatives
  • Good time management

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

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Milton Keynes University Hospital

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Milton Keynes University Hospital

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Manager

Eleanor Lewis

eleanor.lewis@mkuh.nhs.uk

Date posted

04 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

430-HCSW-BLMK

Job locations

Milton Keynes University Hospital

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD


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