Healthcare Support Worker inPershore inPershore PUBLISHED
TUE 31 DEC 2024
Opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team, enhancing collaboration and teamwork skills.
Ability to develop new and existing skills in a supportive environment, promoting personal and professional growth.
Engagement in meaningful work by providing care and rehabilitation to patients, making a positive impact on their recovery.
Flexible working hours that can help support work-life balance.
Access to continual professional development resources and opportunities for career progression within the NHS.
Contribution to the delivery of high-quality, personalized care standards that patients expect, fostering a strong sense of purpose.
Working within a community-focused hospital that emphasises care delivery close to patients' homes.
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust is seeking a full-time Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker for Pershore Community Hospital, which features an inpatient ward with 26 beds. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team to support patient rehabilitation goals, reduce hospital stays, and ensure high-quality, compassionate care. The role involves various duties such as assisting with patient admissions, performing delegated nursing tasks, and supporting patients with daily living activities. There is also an emphasis on ongoing professional development and well-being support for staff.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not offered. The position promises a challenging yet rewarding experience, allowing healthcare workers to nurture their skills in a supportive environment dedicated to providing outstanding patient care across the region.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK as sponsorship is not offered. The position promises a challenging yet rewarding experience, allowing healthcare workers to nurture their skills in a supportive environment dedicated to providing outstanding patient care across the region.
We are currently recruiting a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker, full time 37.5 hours, to be part of our team at Pershore Community Hospital, which has an inpatient ward with 26 beds. The candidate will work closely with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) to achieve specific rehabilitation goals. This will be a challenging and exciting opportunity and will enable the individual to develop new and existing skills.
Pershore Community Hospital plays a critical role in the delivery of local NHS services, providing more care and treatment closer to peoples homes. Emphasis is to reduce length of stay whilst ensuring excellent care which is safe, effective, personalised and compassionate and to the standards you would expect for your family and friends.
Join our team, we pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We will provide you with resources to develop and progress a long-term career as well as flexibility, continual professional development as well as a wide range of wellbeing and support.
Please note the Trust will not provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status.
The main duties of the Healthcare Support Worker role are:
- Assist with admitting patients to the ward and the care of their relatives
- Undertake clinical procedures following assessment of competencies by qualified senior members of staff
- Carry out delegated nursing care
- Provide safe and effective care
- Assist patients with attending to the activities of daily living and support the therapy team with the rehabilitation of the patient.
- Assist patients to sit up or out for breakfast.
- Serve and prepare meals/breakfast and drinks, help to assist patients when required. Complete appropriate paperwork i.e food diaries and fluid balance charts.
- Assist patients with morning personal care and dressing.
- Mobilise patients using correct mobility equipment when required/liaise with physiotherapy team.
- Liaise with nursing staff for information regarding Observations, catheters, lab samples, blood sugar monitoring, dressings and further health checks.
- Carry out patient weekly assessments which involve weighing, clean and check mattress, catheter bag change when required.
- Assist patients with toileting.
- Assist to support patients to bed/ attach catheter night bags when required.
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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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