Healthcare Support Worker - Sophie's Place inWinchester inWinchester PUBLISHED 13 JUL 2024
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Children's Health Care Support Worker
An opportunity has arisen for a band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to join the team on Sophie's Place caring for children and young people in both our outpatients department and acute assessment ward. If you looking for a new challenge we are interested in hearing from you!
Sophie’s Place is a children's day assessment ward and outpatients service at Hampshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Winchester site) seeing children and young people of all ages.
You will be expected to support and work along the nursing staff to ensure that high quality care is delivered to the children and their families. Excellent communication skills with children and young people are key to successfully engaging with them to assess their care needs.
The role will be varied, with opportunities to learn many additional skills such as performing blood tests and lung function testing on children.
We will provide you with the opportunities and support to develop further skills that will enable you to extend and enhance the role.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Katie Hulbert Job title: Ward Sister Email address: Telephone number:
Katie Hulbert Ward sister
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Email:
Band 3
Children's Health Care Support Worker
An opportunity has arisen for a band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to join the team on Sophie's Place caring for children and young people in both our outpatients department and acute assessment ward. If you looking for a new challenge we are interested in hearing from you!
Sophie’s Place is a children's day assessment ward and outpatients service at Hampshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Winchester site) seeing children and young people of all ages.
You will be expected to support and work along the nursing staff to ensure that high quality care is delivered to the children and their families. Excellent communication skills with children and young people are key to successfully engaging with them to assess their care needs.
The role will be varied, with opportunities to learn many additional skills such as performing blood tests and lung function testing on children.
We will provide you with the opportunities and support to develop further skills that will enable you to extend and enhance the role.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Katie Hulbert Job title: Ward Sister Email address: Telephone number:
Katie Hulbert Ward sister
Tel:
Email:
Children's Health Care Support Worker
An opportunity has arisen for a band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to join the team on Sophie's Place caring for children and young people in both our outpatients department and acute assessment ward. If you looking for a new challenge we are interested in hearing from you!
Sophie’s Place is a children's day assessment ward and outpatients service at Hampshire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (Winchester site) seeing children and young people of all ages.
You will be expected to support and work along the nursing staff to ensure that high quality care is delivered to the children and their families. Excellent communication skills with children and young people are key to successfully engaging with them to assess their care needs.
The role will be varied, with opportunities to learn many additional skills such as performing blood tests and lung function testing on children.
We will provide you with the opportunities and support to develop further skills that will enable you to extend and enhance the role.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible and part time working will be considered.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Katie Hulbert Job title: Ward Sister Email address: Telephone number:
Katie Hulbert Ward sister
Tel:
Email:
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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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