Candidates must demonstrate their qualifications and experience in the application process and adhere to Trust policies and health and safety regulations. The position requires attendance at mandatory training sessions and the ability to work shifts that include nights and weekends, with rosters provided six weeks in advance.
We are seeking a Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) to commence on Medical Assessment Unit (MAU) within in the Division of Medicine.
If you wish to be considered for the position available please click apply now to complete an application form. Throughout the application form, and particularly in the supporting information, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the criteria on the person specification.
Candidates are required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage.
Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.
Function as a team member of the Multidisciplinary Team by assisting the Registered Nurse in the delivery of effective high quality patient care. All work undertaken by the post holder will be under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Key results from the job holder
Planning and Organisational Duties
- Participate in meetings and handover to discuss patients progress and care.
- Monitor and maintain stock level on ward / department.
- Undertake errand duties which include;
- Transporting specimens.
- Collecting instruments / drugs.
- Collecting case notes as required.
- Assist in the preparation of patient case notes as required.
Communications and Key Working Relationships
- To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to all patients
- Maintain effective working relationships with ward colleagues particularly those highlighted within the organisational chart above.
Responsibility for Finance
- To be aware of the need for cost effective use of resources when delivering the service.
- Liaise with Estates and Works Departments in respect of all maintenance issues.
- Check the ward has sufficient stock to meet the patient and staff needs.
- Complete daily checking of equipment and returning of equipment to loan store.
Responsibility for Human Resources
- Adhere to Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with Mandatory training requirements in accordance with Trust Policy.
Responsibility for Health & Safety
Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
Responsibility for Teaching
- Attend mandatory training as directed by Trust.
Work Circumstances & on-call
- Shifts of 6 or 12 hours to include nights and weekends. Rosters are planned and released six weeks in advance.
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