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Healthcare Support WorkerinWinchesterinWinchesterPUBLISHED SUN 10 DEC 2023

Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year  PERMANENT 
HOLISTICNHS

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustFollow Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Please see job description for further details

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to fill our Band 3 Community Health Care Support Worker role within the Urgent Community Response team covering Mid Hampshire. The support worker role in the Urgent Community Response Team is an exciting opportunity to support people to remain at home, when they are at risk of being admitted to hospital through recognising the deteriorating patient and escalating appropriately alongside delivering delegated interventions. The team is led and supported by both advanced and consultant practitioners, alongside the team lead. We will support you to develop the skills needed to effectively support and rehabilitate people following a patient centred care plan. You are able to work in a holistic way, while having the ability to develop your skills. The role will involve supporting the team in the ongoing care and interventions for people with acute health needs alongside their long-term conditions. This can vary from providing acute rehabilitation to physiological monitoring and recognising signs of deterioration. The central feature is putting the patient first and enabling them to remain safely in their chosen place of care.

Maintain excellent communication with patients relatives and members of the team regarding aspects of care demonstrating a variety of communication skills in accordance to patient need. Communicate on complex and sensitive issues. Maintain clear concise and legible documentation in accordance to policy. To support the work of the registered practitioners in the team. To prepare patients for and assist with clinical therapeutic activities or treatments or investigations and procedures. Perform patient assessment under supervision and after appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner plan and deliver high standards of care. Perform area specific clinical competencies to enhance the delivery of patient care. Provide concise handovers to other members of the team. Documentation must be clear concise legible and signed. Utilise organisational risk assessment tools appropriately and act on the findings. Take the appropriate action in response to the patients vital signs after reporting to a registered practitioner. Identify and report to a registered practitioner clinical risk issues that impact on the patient clients. Provide and promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies. Assist and support patients clients in the activities of daily living. Practice corporate values and contribute to team and departmental objectives. Attend staff meetings and contribute to the coordination and development of services as required.


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Useful skills for a Healthcare Support Worker:
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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