Healthcare Support Worker inBasingstoke inBasingstoke PUBLISHED
TUE 14 JAN 2025
Opportunity to make a positive impact on patients' lives daily.
Work as part of a supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary team.
Gain valuable experience in a diverse range of care settings.
Flexibility to work various shifts including long days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
Engage in a role that emphasises high standards and patient care excellence.
Be part of a large organisation with a strong commitment to learning and improvement.
The Healthcare Support Worker role at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Basingstoke involves providing vital support to patients, their families, and the healthcare team by assisting Registered Nurses in delivering high-quality patient care. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while maintaining the Trust's commitment to excellence. The position requires a flexible approach to work as it includes various shifts such as long days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays, and applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to commit to a minimum of 23 hours per week.
The Trust emphasises the importance of patient care and seeks individuals who are positive and caring, with a genuine understanding of the role and its responsibilities. While the role does not include positions in Paediatrics or Maternity, it plays a crucial part in the overall operation of the Trust, which serves a large population and is recognized for its specialized medical services. Candidates interested in the role should reach out to the Recruitment Team for further information or informal visits.
The Trust emphasises the importance of patient care and seeks individuals who are positive and caring, with a genuine understanding of the role and its responsibilities. While the role does not include positions in Paediatrics or Maternity, it plays a crucial part in the overall operation of the Trust, which serves a large population and is recognized for its specialized medical services. Candidates interested in the role should reach out to the Recruitment Team for further information or informal visits.
Thank you for your interest in working for Hampshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as a Healthcare Support Worker.
Role
In this role, you will have the opportunity to personally make a difference to our patients lives and the lives of their carers and relatives every single day. Our Healthcare Support Workers are at the heart of our multidisciplinary teams who support our patients by assisting our Registered Nurses in planning, delivering and evaluating care. This will require you to:
Working as a Healthcare Support Worker is a vital role within the team and if you’re positive, caring and have a can-do attitude – we want you to join us.
It is essential that within your application you are able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and responsibilities, able to prove how you develop and maintain positive working relationships, along with evidencing how you would demonstrate our Trust values.
You must be a minimum of 18 years old to apply for the role and be willing to work a minimum of 23 hours per week. You must be able to commit to the standard shift pattern for this role which includes long days, nights, weekend and bank holidays.
Please note: this vacancy does not include Paediatrics or Maternity ward vacancies.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Elly Motherwell Job title: Recruitment Team Lead Email address:
Role
In this role, you will have the opportunity to personally make a difference to our patients lives and the lives of their carers and relatives every single day. Our Healthcare Support Workers are at the heart of our multidisciplinary teams who support our patients by assisting our Registered Nurses in planning, delivering and evaluating care. This will require you to:
- be able to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals, both verbally and in writing;
- share our commitment to maintaining high standards in everything we do;
- demonstrate that you can work effectively within a team that behaves in accordance with our values.
Working as a Healthcare Support Worker is a vital role within the team and if you’re positive, caring and have a can-do attitude – we want you to join us.
It is essential that within your application you are able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and responsibilities, able to prove how you develop and maintain positive working relationships, along with evidencing how you would demonstrate our Trust values.
You must be a minimum of 18 years old to apply for the role and be willing to work a minimum of 23 hours per week. You must be able to commit to the standard shift pattern for this role which includes long days, nights, weekend and bank holidays.
Please note: this vacancy does not include Paediatrics or Maternity ward vacancies.
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE
Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.
Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.
We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.
The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Elly Motherwell Job title: Recruitment Team Lead 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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