Healthcare Support Worker inGainsborough inGainsborough PUBLISHED MON 4 NOV 2024

Band 2 PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

HOLISTIC NHS NIGHTS WEEKEND

Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust r3cO8aBn

Opportunity to make a positive impact on patients' lives through rehabilitation and palliative care.

Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team and develop strong collaborative relationships with community therapy and specialist services.

Flexible working hours including full and part-time options, accommodating personal schedules and commitments.

Gain valuable clinical experience and develop nursing skills through hands-on training and supervision by registered nurses.

Engagement with various specialist services such as Macmillan and St Barnabas, expanding professional networks and knowledge.

Contribute to high-quality, individualized care plans that address patients' specific needs and improve their overall well-being.

The Healthcare Support Worker position at Scotter Ward, John Coupland Hospital, offers both full and part-time opportunities within the Lincolnshire Community Health Service NHS Trust. This role is crucial in providing high-quality, individualized nursing care to patients in the rehabilitation and palliative care phases, ensuring they receive support closer to home. The successful candidate will work alongside registered nursing staff and a multidisciplinary team, assisting with hygiene needs, monitoring symptoms, and basic wound care, all while maintaining a patient-centered, holistic approach to care.

Candidates must possess a flexible work ethic to accommodate a busy clinical environment, with shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The role provides opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement through training, making it suitable for those looking to grow in the healthcare sector.

Health Care Support Worker

Band 2 (full and part time hours available)

An exciting opportunity has opened for a Health Care Support Worker role on Scotter Ward, John Coupland Hospital.

Scotter Ward, consists of both inpatient rehabilitation and palliative care beds, allowing patients who are over their acute phase of illness to be transferred closer to home to continue their care. We are proud to work in close partnership with community therapy and specialist services and have links with Macmillan, St Barnabas and other specialist services and community nursing teams.

The successful applicant will have a flexible approach to work which reflects the needs of the busy clinical area. The working hours include day shifts, night shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

The successful candidate will assist registered nursing staff in providing high quality individualised nursing care to a clearly defined group of patients as identified in their specific care plans.

Please see job description attached for full details.

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The successful applicant will have a flexible approach to work which reflects the needs of the busy clinical area. The working hours include day shifts, night shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

The role involves a patient-centred and holistic approach to the caredelivered. This includes assisting to meet hygiene needs, monitoring symptoms, basic wound care, and have the opportunity to develop clinical skills working closely with the registered nurses.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, under supervision, and be willing to enhance your skill base through training provision.

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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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