Job Description
Job summary We arecurrently recruiting a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker, 23 hours a week, to bepart of our team at Pershore Community Hospital, which has an inpatient wardwith 26 beds. The candidate will work closely with the multidisciplinary team(MDT) to achieve specific rehabilitation goals. This will be a challenging andexciting opportunity and will enable the individual to develop new and existingskills.PershoreCommunity Hospital plays a critical role in the delivery of local NHS services,providing more care and treatment closer to peoples homes. Emphasis is toreduce length of stay whilst ensuring excellent care which is safe, effective,personalised and compassionate and to the standards you would expect for yourfamily and friends.Join our team, we prideourselves in providing outstanding care to patients across Herefordshire andWorcestershire. We will provide you with resources to develop and progress along-term career as well as flexibility, continual professional development aswell as a wide range of wellbeing and support.Thisrole requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you toundertake the role without need of sponsorship. Given the current UKimmigration regulations this role is not eligible for sponsorship and thereforeit is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants. Main duties of the job Assist withadmitting patients to the ward and the care of their relatives Undertake clinicalprocedures following assessment of competencies by qualified senior members ofstaff Carry outdelegated nursing care Act as healthProvide safeand effective careIdentifiesareas for the improvement Assistpatients with attending to the activities of daily living and support thetherapy team with the rehabilitation of the patient.Assist patients tosit up or out for breakfast.Serve and preparemeals/breakfast and drinks, help to assist patients when required. Completeappropriate paperwork food diaries and fluid balance charts.Assist patientswith morning personal care and dressing.Mobilise patientsusing correct mobility equipment when required/liaise with physiotherapy team.Liaise with nursingstaff for information regarding Observations, catheters, lab samples, bloodsugar monitoring, dressings and further health checks.Carry out patientweekly assessments which involve weighing, clean and check mattress, catheterbag change when required.Stores to berestocked daily.Assist patientswith toileting.Assist to supportpatients to bed/ attach catheter night bags when required.Comply with policiesand procedures of the ward. About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.What we offer27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long serviceGenerous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hoursFlexible and agile working opportunitiesGreat maternity, paternity, and adoption supportWide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemesHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our careers website. Job description Job responsibilities Behave consistently with the values andbeliefs of the organisation and promote these on day to day basis. Act as a role model to colleagues, alwaysseeking to maintain the highest standards of professionalism. Use their initiative and take responsibilityfor themselves and the quality of their work and the service they provide topatients. Provide safe and effective practice topatients within the Community Hospital. Practice as a member of the CommunityHospital Nursing Team to support and work in partnership with the largermulti-disciplinary team to provide patient care within a definedward/department.For full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached. Person Specification Experience Essential Working with adults in a care setting Desirable Nursing experience within the NHS / Hospital Setting Experience of working in general medicine or rehabilitation Knowledge Essential Basic knowledge of nursing adults and / or training Desirable Basic IT Skills Qualifications Essential Level 2 qualification ( GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2) in Care OR A good standard of general education to GCSE level and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 2 qualification on appointment to post Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to challenge poor behaviour Role modelling good behaviour A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats A flexible and adaptable team member Enthusiastic and self motivated