Healthcare Support Worker - South Walks House Outpatients inLondon inLondon PUBLISHED
SUN 12 JAN 2025
Antistatique rMmc4g5T
Opportunity to work in a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, promoting innovative patient care practices.
Dynamic work setting that allows for flexibility and adaptability, enhancing personal growth and development.
Chance to make a significant impact on patient care while maintaining their privacy, dignity, and well-being.
Supportive team culture that values excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Inclusion in a Trust that celebrates diversity and promotes a fair and inclusive workplace for all staff.
Flexible working patterns that can accommodate personal schedules, including potential weekend shifts.
Antistatique is seeking motivated Band 2 Healthcare Assistants to join the Outpatient nursing team at South Walks OPD Assessment Centre in London. The role involves working in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, demonstrating a commitment to patient privacy and well-being. Flexibility and adaptability are essential as the role may require rotation to different outpatient areas and could include weekend shifts in the future.
The position emphasises a collaborative approach to healthcare, and prior experience in an outpatient setting is beneficial but not a requirement. Antistatique values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from under-represented groups. Applicants should align with the Trust's values of integrity, respect, teamwork, and excellence, and be prepared to contribute to a positive work culture aimed at improving community well-being.
The position emphasises a collaborative approach to healthcare, and prior experience in an outpatient setting is beneficial but not a requirement. Antistatique values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from under-represented groups. Applicants should align with the Trust's values of integrity, respect, teamwork, and excellence, and be prepared to contribute to a positive work culture aimed at improving community well-being.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated Band 2 Healthcare Assistant's with excellent communication skills to work as part of the Outpatient nursing team in our new and exciting Outpatient Department at South Walks OPD Assessment Centre. This innovated project promotes new ways of working to deliver a more collaborative Multidisciplinary approach to working in the Outpatient setting.
Outpatients is a diverse, multidisciplinary environment which requires flexible and adaptable skills, an aptitude to learn and a motivation to develop your own skills.
If you are a dynamic individual who enjoys a challenge and would like to join a team who are passionate about providing high quality care to their patients, then we want to hear from you.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to give high quality nursing care and be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. You will consistently ensure that a patients privacy, dignity and psychological well-being is maintained, at all times, as well as the care given is patient centred.
You need to have excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. We require individuals who are forward thinking, well organised and have a positive attitude towards flexibility and change.
The successful candidate may be required to rotate through the other Outpatients areas, main DCH site and Weymouth Hospital to support during times of A/L and sickness. Recent Outpatient Experience would be an advantage but not essential.
In order to meet the needs of the service, the working pattern is flexible. In the future this may include weekend working.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Outpatients is a diverse, multidisciplinary environment which requires flexible and adaptable skills, an aptitude to learn and a motivation to develop your own skills.
If you are a dynamic individual who enjoys a challenge and would like to join a team who are passionate about providing high quality care to their patients, then we want to hear from you.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated and committed to give high quality nursing care and be able to work autonomously as well as part of a team. You will consistently ensure that a patients privacy, dignity and psychological well-being is maintained, at all times, as well as the care given is patient centred.
You need to have excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. We require individuals who are forward thinking, well organised and have a positive attitude towards flexibility and change.
The successful candidate may be required to rotate through the other Outpatients areas, main DCH site and Weymouth Hospital to support during times of A/L and sickness. Recent Outpatient Experience would be an advantage but not essential.
In order to meet the needs of the service, the working pattern is flexible. In the future this may include weekend working.
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us at if you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
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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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