Opportunity to work collaboratively with Registered Nurses and Podiatrists, enhancing teamwork skills.
Direct involvement in delivering gold standard leg ulcer treatments, which positively impacts patients' health and wellbeing.
Ability to support patients in their self-care efforts to prevent leg ulcer recurrence, fostering independence.
Experience in a specialist peripatetic team, allowing for varied and dynamic work environments across outpatient clinics.
Encouragement of innovative thinking and solutions-focused approaches, contributing to personal and professional growth.
Access to beautiful locations in Devon, promoting a healthy work/life balance with numerous outdoor activities.
Engagement with a diverse range of healthcare professionals, enhancing networking and collaboration skills.
Join our dedicated team at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust as a Health Care Support Worker in beautiful Dawlish! You'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional leg ulcer treatments under the guidance of our experienced Registered Nurses and Podiatrists. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives, providing essential care and support while promoting their health and independence. From managing treatments to accompanying specialists on home visits, your work will truly matter to those in our community.
At Torbay and South Devon, we pride ourselves on our inclusive and caring environment. If you’re passionate about helping others and enjoy thinking outside the box, you’ll fit right in with our team. We celebrate creativity and embrace change, always striving for excellence in patient care. Plus, you’ll be living in one of the most stunning areas of the UK, where a vibrant work/life balance is not just a promise—it's a way of life. Whether it’s relaxing on the beach, exploring the moors, or enjoying local town life, Devon has it all just waiting for you. If you're ready to take this rewarding step, we’d love to hear from you!
For more details or to arrange an informal visit, reach out to Dawn Clements at dawn.clement6@nhs.net or give her a call at 07917345436. Let’s work together to make a real difference!
At Torbay and South Devon, we pride ourselves on our inclusive and caring environment. If you’re passionate about helping others and enjoy thinking outside the box, you’ll fit right in with our team. We celebrate creativity and embrace change, always striving for excellence in patient care. Plus, you’ll be living in one of the most stunning areas of the UK, where a vibrant work/life balance is not just a promise—it's a way of life. Whether it’s relaxing on the beach, exploring the moors, or enjoying local town life, Devon has it all just waiting for you. If you're ready to take this rewarding step, we’d love to hear from you!
For more details or to arrange an informal visit, reach out to Dawn Clements at dawn.clement6@nhs.net or give her a call at 07917345436. Let’s work together to make a real difference!
Opportunity to work collaboratively with Registered Nurses and Podiatrists, enhancing teamwork skills.
Direct involvement in delivering gold standard leg ulcer treatments, which positively impacts patients' health and wellbeing.
Ability to support patients in their self-care efforts to prevent leg ulcer recurrence, fostering independence.
Experience in a specialist peripatetic team, allowing for varied and dynamic work environments across outpatient clinics.
Encouragement of innovative thinking and solutions-focused approaches, contributing to personal and professional growth.
Access to beautiful locations in Devon, promoting a healthy work/life balance with numerous outdoor activities.
Engagement with a diverse range of healthcare professionals, enhancing networking and collaboration skills.
- To work collaboratively, under direct and indirect supervision of Registered Nurses, and Podiatrists as a member of the Lower Limb Therapy Service, to deliver gold standard leg ulcer treatments to patients.
- To provide leg ulcer management treatments as required, to include limb reshaping, delegated patient specific compression therapy, and measuring for compression hosiery/wraps as required. To assist in yearly well leg assessments for patients under the LLTS leg leg programme.
- The service aims to promote health and wellbeing, facilitate timely healing for lower limb ulceration and maximise independent living for our patients.
- To work as part of a peripatetic specialist team in Trust wide outpatient clinics delivering leg ulcer management treatments, to include wound bed preparation and compression therapy treatments.
- To be responsible in the preparation of clinics at the beginning and end of the working day. Complying with infection control protocol.
- To actively support patients encouraging self-care to prevent leg ulceration recurrence, post healing with the LLTS.
- To accompany RN/Podiatrist to patients’ homes to deliver specialist assessments to housebound patients under the care of Community Nursing Services
- To liaise with members of the wider healthcare teams – Vascular; Podiatry; Tissue Viability Service; Dermatology; GP’s and Practice Nurses.
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focused on quality. We focus on solutions and people’s strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon.
And if you do join us, you’ll be working in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK, with a fantastic quality of life. We actively encourage our people to enjoy a good work/life balance and Devon offers everything from city living to a host of outdoor activities. Whether it’s the coast that floats your boat, the adrenaline of white-water rafting, trekking across the moors or being mindful in nature, you’ll find it all right on your doorstep.
Why Work With Us
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dawn Clements Job title: Lower Limb Therapy Service Lead Email address: Telephone number:
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To work as a Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) in the UK, you need a combination of interpersonal, practical, and administrative skills. Specific requirements may vary depending on the setting (e.g., hospitals, community care, residential homes), but generally, the following skills and qualities are important:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Active listening and clear verbal/written communication.
2. Empathy and Compassion:
- Understanding and sensitivity to the needs and feelings of patients.
- Ability to provide emotional support and encouragement.
3. Personal Care Skills:
- Experience or ability to assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
- Understanding of infection control and hygiene standards.
4. Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams and follow directions from nurses and other professionals.
5. Observation Skills:
- Keen observational skills to recognize changes in patients' conditions and report them accurately.
6. Organizational Skills:
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and maintain records.
7. Problem-Solving Skills:
- Ability to think critically and adapt to changing situations or patient needs.
8. Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with healthcare technology and equipment, such as monitoring devices or electronic health records.
Qualifications:
- Educational Background: While formal qualifications may not always be necessary, GCSEs in English, mathematics, and science can be beneficial.
- Training and Certification: Completing relevant training courses or certifications (e.g., Care Certificate) can enhance your employability.
- Experience: Previous experience in care settings, whether voluntary or paid, can be advantageous.
Personal Qualities:
- Patience and Resilience: Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and manage the demands of the role.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Respect for Diversity: Understanding and valuing the diverse backgrounds and needs of patients and colleagues.
Continuous Professional Development:
Engaging in continuous training and development can help you keep up with best practices and improve your skill set. Many employers offer further training and opportunities for career progression.
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