Healthcare Support Worker inStoke-On-Trent inStoke-On-Trent PUBLISHED 26 JUN 2024
Band 3
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Our vision is ‘To be Outstanding in all we do and how we do it.’ Our teams pride themselves on compassion, team work and resilience.
We are looking to recruit to a full time Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker.The successful candidate will support the new Adult ADHD and ageless ASD service and the post holder will support the team in delivering on timely assessment and evidenced based post diagnostic intervention. This post will be to support interventions with service users and will also have a role in undertaking some administration duties to support the teams.
This post will provide support, and spend therapeutic time with an allocated group of ADHD and ASD service users.
The successful candidate will promote and support the physical health, comfort, wellbeing and recovery of service users and to assist them in the recovery of their difficulties.
- Providing routine advice on areas of knowledge/expertise, in a manner relevant to the audience and topic area (i.e. patients, carers, complexity)
- Liaison with partner services and
- Preparation/completion of routine documents, including letters, reports, presentations and forms e.g. photocopying, filing.
- Handling telephone queries including a shared responsibility for reception
- Assisting patients/clients/relatives during incidental
Our vision is ‘To be Outstanding in all we do and how we do it.’ Our teams pride themselves on compassion, team work and resilience. The Trust supports you by offering a flexible shift system including twilight shifts and compressed hours to support working families and our staff parking is free on all our main sites.
Proud To CARE
As an employee and representative of the Trust, you are required to demonstrate and uphold the Trust’s Values. These are:
Compassionate
Caring with compassion, it’s about how we listen, what we say, what we do.
Approachable
Friendly, welcoming, sharing ideas and being open
Responsible
Taking personal and collective responsibility, being accountable for our actions
Excellent
Striving for the best, for high-quality safe care and continually improving.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Brigette Hamlett Job title: Service Manager Email address:
We are looking to recruit to a full time Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker.
The successful candidate will support the new Adult ADHD and ageless ASD service and the post holder will support the team in delivering on timely assessment and evidenced based post diagnostic intervention. This post will be to support interventions with service users and will also have a role in undertaking some administration duties to support the teams.
This post will provide support, and spend therapeutic time with an allocated group of ADHD and ASD service users.
The successful candidate will promote and support the physical health, comfort, wellbeing and recovery of service users and to assist them in the recovery of their difficulties.
Our vision is ‘To be Outstanding in all we do and how we do it.’ Our teams pride themselves on compassion, team work and resilience. The Trust supports you by offering a flexible shift system including twilight shifts and compressed hours to support working families and our staff parking is free on all our main sites.
Proud To CARE
As an employee and representative of the Trust, you are required to demonstrate and uphold the Trust’s Values. These are:
Compassionate
Caring with compassion, it’s about how we listen, what we say, what we do.
Approachable
Friendly, welcoming, sharing ideas and being open
Responsible
Taking personal and collective responsibility, being accountable for our actions
Excellent
Striving for the best, for high-quality safe care and continually improving.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Brigette Hamlett Job title: Service Manager Email address:
The successful candidate will support the new Adult ADHD and ageless ASD service and the post holder will support the team in delivering on timely assessment and evidenced based post diagnostic intervention. This post will be to support interventions with service users and will also have a role in undertaking some administration duties to support the teams.
This post will provide support, and spend therapeutic time with an allocated group of ADHD and ASD service users.
The successful candidate will promote and support the physical health, comfort, wellbeing and recovery of service users and to assist them in the recovery of their difficulties.
- Providing routine advice on areas of knowledge/expertise, in a manner relevant to the audience and topic area (i.e. patients, carers, complexity)
- Liaison with partner services and
- Preparation/completion of routine documents, including letters, reports, presentations and forms e.g. photocopying, filing.
- Handling telephone queries including a shared responsibility for reception
- Assisting patients/clients/relatives during incidental
Our vision is ‘To be Outstanding in all we do and how we do it.’ Our teams pride themselves on compassion, team work and resilience. The Trust supports you by offering a flexible shift system including twilight shifts and compressed hours to support working families and our staff parking is free on all our main sites.
Proud To CARE
As an employee and representative of the Trust, you are required to demonstrate and uphold the Trust’s Values. These are:
Compassionate
Caring with compassion, it’s about how we listen, what we say, what we do.
Approachable
Friendly, welcoming, sharing ideas and being open
Responsible
Taking personal and collective responsibility, being accountable for our actions
Excellent
Striving for the best, for high-quality safe care and continually improving.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Brigette Hamlett Job title: Service Manager Email address:
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To work as a Healthcare Support Worker in the UK, you typically need a combination of skills and qualities. Here’s a list of essential skills and competencies:
1. Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families, and healthcare professionals is crucial. This includes listening skills and the ability to convey information clearly.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Healthcare support workers must be able to show kindness and understanding towards patients, many of whom may be vulnerable or in distress.
3. Teamwork: Working well with others is essential in a healthcare setting. Support workers often collaborate with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
4. Attention to Detail: Being able to notice changes in a patient’s condition and being meticulous about following care plans and procedures is vital.
5. Organizational Skills: The ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a busy healthcare environment is important.
6. Basic Medical Knowledge: Familiarity with basic medical terminology and an understanding of healthcare practices can be beneficial.
7. Physical Stamina and Strength: The role can be physically demanding, requiring the ability to lift and move patients or equipment.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to think on your feet and adapt to changing situations is useful in healthcare settings.
9. Respect for Diversity: Understanding and respecting different backgrounds, cultures, and needs of patients is essential for providing inclusive care.
10. Technical Skills: Basic computer skills may be needed for maintaining patient records and using healthcare software.
11. Confidentiality and Professionalism: Adhering to ethical standards and maintaining patient confidentiality is critical in healthcare.
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