Opportunity to work in a supportive and compassionate team environment focused on pediatric care.
Experience and skill development through collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, enhancing your professional growth.
Gain fulfilling experience by making a positive impact on the health and well-being of children and their families.
Access to ongoing support and development opportunities, including professional and leadership training.
Benefit from various employee perks, such as discounted gym memberships and on-site fitness classes promoting overall well-being.
Work within one of the most advanced trusts in the country, with access to a wide range of clinical practices and state-of-the-art facilities.
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a compassionate and motivated Healthcare Support Worker for Puffin Ward, a 16-bedded paediatric unit catering to children aged 0-18 with various medical, surgical, and mental health needs. The role involves collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care, support, and supervision to both young patients and their families, including recording vital signs and assisting with personal care. Previous experience with children or in a healthcare setting is preferred.
The Trust emphasises its commitment to exceptional patient care, underscored by its core values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence. The role offers opportunities for professional and leadership development, along with various staff benefits such as employee assistance programs and discounted gym memberships. Interested candidates can reach out for further details or informal visits to learn more about the position.
The Trust emphasises its commitment to exceptional patient care, underscored by its core values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence. The role offers opportunities for professional and leadership development, along with various staff benefits such as employee assistance programs and discounted gym memberships. Interested candidates can reach out for further details or informal visits to learn more about the position.
An exciting opportunity has arisen on Puffin Ward. We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and compassionate health care assistant to join our team.
We are a 16 bedded paediatric ward caring for patients from 0-18years with both short term and long term illness and conditions. We care for both medical and surgical patients as well as those with mental health illnesses.
You must be motivated and committed to the delivery of high quality care, and have the ability to communicate and work effectively with children of all ages and their families. You will be working within a multidisciplinary team to provide support to the children and families, ideally you will have previous experience working with children and /or previous experience in a health care setting.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Our Health Care Assistants work as part of the multi-professional team caring for patients aged from 0-16 years and their parents/carers.
Our Health Care Assistants;
Interview Date: 14 January 2025
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In Return We Will Offer
We are a 16 bedded paediatric ward caring for patients from 0-18years with both short term and long term illness and conditions. We care for both medical and surgical patients as well as those with mental health illnesses.
You must be motivated and committed to the delivery of high quality care, and have the ability to communicate and work effectively with children of all ages and their families. You will be working within a multidisciplinary team to provide support to the children and families, ideally you will have previous experience working with children and /or previous experience in a health care setting.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Our Health Care Assistants work as part of the multi-professional team caring for patients aged from 0-16 years and their parents/carers.
Our Health Care Assistants;
- Promote and support registered staff with the physical health, comfort and wellbeing of babies/children/young people, including recording vital signs once competency completed.
- Support parents/carers to provide babies, children and young people with personal care, where and when required ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained all times
- To provide support and supervision for patients admitted with Eating disorders and Mental Health needs, working alongside the registered staff to care for these patients recognising their individual needs which includes patients requiring mealtime support or supervision
- Escort patients from the ward to other departments within the hospital
- Keep the ward clean and tidy and support with keeping the ward well stocked
Interview Date: 14 January 2025
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In Return We Will Offer
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
- Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily
- We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust – over 3,300 per week
- An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day – 6th largest in the country
- Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily.
- We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres
- We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
- We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day
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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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