Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Healthcare Support Worker - Cottage Ward

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for Healthcare Support Workers on Cottage Ward at the Princess of Wales Community Hospital, Bromsgorve.

If you are hardworking, compassionate and a great team player then we would like you to apply for this position to expand our valued team. We would welcome your application if you have an enthusiasm for making a difference to a patient's hospital experience.

This role requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Given the current UK immigration regulations this role is not eligible for sponsorship and therefore it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants.

Main duties of the job

Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team promoting the continuity of patient rehabilitation and care as planned.

To be pro-active in assisting the organisation with nursing and therapy activities.

To contribute to the development and evaluation of nursing care.

Good opportunities exist for further training and development within the role. You will be joining an enthusiastic, supportive, and friendly Multi-Disciplinary Team. You will receive support and development through in-service training, regular appraisals, a personal development plan and clinical supervision.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer

  • 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
  • Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
  • Flexible and agile working opportunities
  • Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
  • Wide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)
  • Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
  • Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.

Details

Date posted

10 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year £11.45 per hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9798-0474

Job locations

Princess Of Wales Community Hospital

Stourbridge Road

Bromsgrove

Worcestershire

B61 0BB


Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2) in Care OR
  • A good standard of general education to GCSE level and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 2 qualification on appointment to post
  • Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust

Experience

Essential

  • Working with adults in a care setting
  • Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

  • Nursing experience within the NHS / Hospital setting
  • Experience of working in general medicine or rehabilitation
  • Previous face-to-face customer care experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
  • Must understand basic requirements for individualised personal care

Additional criteria

Essential

  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
  • A flexible and adaptable team member
  • Able to work flexibly on a varied shift pattern according to the roster including nights and weekends
  • This role requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Given the current UK immigration regulations this role is not eligible for sponsorship and therefore it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2) in Care OR
  • A good standard of general education to GCSE level and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 2 qualification on appointment to post
  • Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust

Experience

Essential

  • Working with adults in a care setting
  • Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

  • Nursing experience within the NHS / Hospital setting
  • Experience of working in general medicine or rehabilitation
  • Previous face-to-face customer care experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
  • Must understand basic requirements for individualised personal care

Additional criteria

Essential

  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
  • A flexible and adaptable team member
  • Able to work flexibly on a varied shift pattern according to the roster including nights and weekends
  • This role requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Given the current UK immigration regulations this role is not eligible for sponsorship and therefore it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants.

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

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Princess Of Wales Community Hospital

Stourbridge Road

Bromsgrove

Worcestershire

B61 0BB


Employer's website

https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Princess Of Wales Community Hospital

Stourbridge Road

Bromsgrove

Worcestershire

B61 0BB


Employer's website

https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Ward Manager - Cottage Ward

Lydia Price

lydia.price@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

10 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year £11.45 per hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

C9798-0474

Job locations

Princess Of Wales Community Hospital

Stourbridge Road

Bromsgrove

Worcestershire

B61 0BB


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