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Would you like to come and work in a small and friendly paediatric unit looking after children from our local area? We have 16 beds and have dedicated day surgery lists. Children range in age from 0-18. We are looking for a support worker to assist the qualified nurses. You will be expected to help serve food to the children and families as well as ensure the ward is topped up with essentials to ensure the ward runs efficiently.
You will be asked to make and clean beds alongside running errands and escorting children and families to different departments. You will be given training and work alongside our established team of support workers.
You will be required to access different computer systems, but training will be given.
No two days are the same and your work is very varied from day to day. Our ward runs seven days a week and you will be expected to do shift work between the hours of 07:30 and 20:00.
Please do not hesitate to contact the ward on for more information or to arrange an informal visit with Pippa Parnell, Ward Sister
To assit the nurses with the day to day running of the ward ensuring they have everything required to ensure we give the best care possible to the children and the families.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Pippa Parnell Job title: Ward Sister Email address: Telephone number:
Anna Brain
Ward
You will be asked to make and clean beds alongside running errands and escorting children and families to different departments. You will be given training and work alongside our established team of support workers.
You will be required to access different computer systems, but training will be given.
No two days are the same and your work is very varied from day to day. Our ward runs seven days a week and you will be expected to do shift work between the hours of 07:30 and 20:00.
Please do not hesitate to contact the ward on for more information or to arrange an informal visit with Pippa Parnell, Ward Sister
To assit the nurses with the day to day running of the ward ensuring they have everything required to ensure we give the best care possible to the children and the families.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.
We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.
These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Pippa Parnell Job title: Ward Sister Email address: Telephone number:
Anna Brain
Ward
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To work as a Care Support Worker in the UK, you typically need a combination of specific skills, personal qualities, and sometimes formal qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes needed:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with clients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and relating to the feelings and experiences of those in your care.
3. Patience: Working with individuals who may have physical or mental challenges requires a calm and patient approach.
4. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and trusting relationships with clients, often involving sensitive personal matters.
5. Observational Skills: Noticing changes in a client’s condition or behavior, which is crucial for effective care.
6. Basic Health Care Knowledge: Understanding basic medical terminology and health care procedures.
7. Organizational Skills: Managing schedules, documentation, and care plans effectively.
8. Physical Stamina: The role often involves physical tasks such as lifting, moving, or assisting clients with mobility.
Additional Skills:
1. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to respond to unexpected situations or changes in a client’s condition.
2. Teamwork: Working collaboratively with other health and social care professionals.
3. Cultural Competence: Respecting and understanding diverse backgrounds and beliefs.
4. Time Management: Prioritizing tasks effectively to provide adequate care to multiple clients.
Personal Qualities:
- Reliability and Dependability: Being consistent and trustworthy in your role.
- Resilience: Ability to cope with the emotional challenges of the job.
- Flexibility: Adaptability to changing situations and client needs.
Qualifications:
While formal qualifications are not always essential, having a relevant qualification can improve your job prospects:
- Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care (levels 2 and 3) can be beneficial.
- Care Certificate: Many employers require completion of the Care Certificate, which covers essential skills and knowledge for care workers.
- First Aid and CPR Training: Sometimes required by employers.
- Specialized Training: Depending on the client group you’ll be working with (e.g., dementia care, disability support), additional training may be advantageous.
Experience:
- Voluntary or paid experience in care settings can be invaluable and is often preferred by employers.
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