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Would you like to work at an NHS trust that is committed to ensuring your ongoing development and training of a wide range of clinical skills and knowledge.
Job summaryAre you an experienced and qualified Healthcare Support Worker looking to join our flexible workforce?
This advert is for Bristol Adult and Children inpatient services.
Would you like to work at an NHS trust that is committed to ensuring your ongoing development and training of a wide range of clinical skills and knowledge?
In order to undertake this role you must have:
- Experience working within an acute healthcare setting within the past 12 months.
- Work a minimum of 2 shifts, in a rolling 3 month period and remain compliant with all essential training, to remain in post
- Please note you will be expected to do 5 days of induction within a week period
(Please note you will not be shortlisted if you do not meet the criteria)
Please follow this link to let us know about your previous training.
Main duties of the job
The UHBW Bank is an integral part of our hospital and recognises that people often want to work flexible days and hours. Working on the Bank helps to support our wards and deliver high standards of care to our patients. UHBW Bank is available for people that are looking for development opportunities and flexible working patterns so they can create a career that works for them.
As a Healthcare Support Worker you will play an essential role in supporting the delivery of the highest standard of quality care to our patients, working alongside registered nurses and other healthcare professionals. Your role will include a wide range of tasks, from providing personal and intimate care to undertaking clinical observations. A Healthcare Support Worker will be competent to provide compassionate care to agreed quality standards.
You will be required to follow stringent policies such as infection control and manual handling policies and keep your clinical and non-clinical colleagues informed of outcomes. In addition, you will be providing emotional and physical support to patient's and their families. You will require an adaptable and flexible approach to enable you to adapt to situations that may change quickly.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.
UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you meet the essential criteria, your application will be shortlisted, and you will be invited to our monthly assessment centres. If successful, you will be working on a zero hour contract and on occasions you may be required to work between our Bristol and Weston sites.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you meet the essential criteria, your application will be shortlisted, and you will be invited to our monthly assessment centres. If successful, you will be working on a zero hour contract and on occasions you may be required to work between our Bristol and Weston sites.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 12 Months acute healthcare experience
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
- Committed to providing high quality patient care
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames
- Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit dependant on clinical need
- Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude
- Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting
- Able to meet the physical and developmental demands of the role
Essential
- Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Experience of time management and prioritising work
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
Essential
- One of the following; Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3 ? NVQ 3 ? BTEC National Diploma ? Experience equivalent to the above qualifications
- Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalent
- Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker) ? Equivalent experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 12 Months acute healthcare experience
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
- Committed to providing high quality patient care
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames
- Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit dependant on clinical need
- Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude
- Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting
- Able to meet the physical and developmental demands of the role
Essential
- Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Experience of time management and prioritising work
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
Essential
- One of the following; Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3 ? NVQ 3 ? BTEC National Diploma ? Experience equivalent to the above qualifications
- Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalent
- Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker) ? Equivalent experience
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin St
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
Job summary
Are you an experienced and qualified Healthcare Support Worker looking to join our flexible workforce?
This advert is for Bristol Adult and Children inpatient services.
Would you like to work at an NHS trust that is committed to ensuring your ongoing development and training of a wide range of clinical skills and knowledge?
In order to undertake this role you must have:
- Experience working within an acute healthcare setting within the past 12 months.
- Work a minimum of 2 shifts, in a rolling 3 month period and remain compliant with all essential training, to remain in post
- Please note you will be expected to do 5 days of induction within a week period
(Please note you will not be shortlisted if you do not meet the criteria)
Please follow this link to let us know about your previous training.
Main duties of the job
The UHBW Bank is an integral part of our hospital and recognises that people often want to work flexible days and hours. Working on the Bank helps to support our wards and deliver high standards of care to our patients. UHBW Bank is available for people that are looking for development opportunities and flexible working patterns so they can create a career that works for them.
As a Healthcare Support Worker you will play an essential role in supporting the delivery of the highest standard of quality care to our patients, working alongside registered nurses and other healthcare professionals. Your role will include a wide range of tasks, from providing personal and intimate care to undertaking clinical observations. A Healthcare Support Worker will be competent to provide compassionate care to agreed quality standards.
You will be required to follow stringent policies such as infection control and manual handling policies and keep your clinical and non-clinical colleagues informed of outcomes. In addition, you will be providing emotional and physical support to patient's and their families. You will require an adaptable and flexible approach to enable you to adapt to situations that may change quickly.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.
UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you meet the essential criteria, your application will be shortlisted, and you will be invited to our monthly assessment centres. If successful, you will be working on a zero hour contract and on occasions you may be required to work between our Bristol and Weston sites.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you meet the essential criteria, your application will be shortlisted, and you will be invited to our monthly assessment centres. If successful, you will be working on a zero hour contract and on occasions you may be required to work between our Bristol and Weston sites.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Essential
Essential
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Essential
Essential
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin St
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
Are you an experienced and qualified Healthcare Support Worker looking to join our flexible workforce?
This advert is for Bristol Adult and Children inpatient services.
Would you like to work at an NHS trust that is committed to ensuring your ongoing development and training of a wide range of clinical skills and knowledge?
In order to undertake this role you must have:
- Experience working within an acute healthcare setting within the past 12 months.
- Work a minimum of 2 shifts, in a rolling 3 month period and remain compliant with all essential training, to remain in post
- Please note you will be expected to do 5 days of induction within a week period
(Please note you will not be shortlisted if you do not meet the criteria)
Please follow this link to let us know about your previous training.
Main duties of the job
The UHBW Bank is an integral part of our hospital and recognises that people often want to work flexible days and hours. Working on the Bank helps to support our wards and deliver high standards of care to our patients. UHBW Bank is available for people that are looking for development opportunities and flexible working patterns so they can create a career that works for them.
As a Healthcare Support Worker you will play an essential role in supporting the delivery of the highest standard of quality care to our patients, working alongside registered nurses and other healthcare professionals. Your role will include a wide range of tasks, from providing personal and intimate care to undertaking clinical observations. A Healthcare Support Worker will be competent to provide compassionate care to agreed quality standards.
You will be required to follow stringent policies such as infection control and manual handling policies and keep your clinical and non-clinical colleagues informed of outcomes. In addition, you will be providing emotional and physical support to patient's and their families. You will require an adaptable and flexible approach to enable you to adapt to situations that may change quickly.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.
UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you meet the essential criteria, your application will be shortlisted, and you will be invited to our monthly assessment centres. If successful, you will be working on a zero hour contract and on occasions you may be required to work between our Bristol and Weston sites.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you meet the essential criteria, your application will be shortlisted, and you will be invited to our monthly assessment centres. If successful, you will be working on a zero hour contract and on occasions you may be required to work between our Bristol and Weston sites.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 12 Months acute healthcare experience
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
- Committed to providing high quality patient care
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames
- Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit dependant on clinical need
- Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude
- Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting
- Able to meet the physical and developmental demands of the role
Essential
- Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Experience of time management and prioritising work
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
Essential
- One of the following; Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3 ? NVQ 3 ? BTEC National Diploma ? Experience equivalent to the above qualifications
- Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalent
- Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker) ? Equivalent experience
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- 12 Months acute healthcare experience
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
- Committed to providing high quality patient care
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames
- Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit dependant on clinical need
- Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude
- Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting
- Able to meet the physical and developmental demands of the role
Essential
- Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Experience of time management and prioritising work
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
Essential
- One of the following; Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3 ? NVQ 3 ? BTEC National Diploma ? Experience equivalent to the above qualifications
- Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalent
- Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker) ? Equivalent experience
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin St
Bristol
BS2 8BJ
Employer's website
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