Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Support Worker to join our friendly dynamic Team on Stannon ward. Stannon ward is a 32 bedded general internal medical ward.  We are looking for a highly motivated individuals who wish to work in this field of specialist care. We are hoping to recruit someone who is compassionate, dedicated and show a willingness to learn and develop skills and knowledge to support high standards of care. Why not come and visit the ward for an informal visit where we can meet you and introduce you to the team. Please contact Katrina Ladd,  Ward Manager via 01752 432931 or email [email protected]

We aim to provide a friendly and professional working environment. Good verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience in a health care setting are essential. 

You must be prepared to complete additional competencies and you will be required to work rotational shifts. We do offer flexible working for staff. Burrator ward has the following shift pattern:

Long Day: 07:30-20:00

Night: 19:30 - 08:00

***Please note that applications from temporary workers who have been engaged with the Trust for a minimum of 3 months are welcome. ***

***Available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity. (With current line manager's agreement). ***

Main duties of the job

To assist with the delivery of care, planned and assessed by the Registered Nurse and multi-disciplinary team.

• To promote and safeguard the well being of patients, their families and colleagues.
• To share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment on the ward and stock control.
• Participate in unit research and audit work to include date collection
• To respect the confidential information, in line with Trust policy Data Protection Act, obtained in the course of work and not disclose this information.
• To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures mindful of responsibilities to self, colleagues and patients.
• Report untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies to senior staff
• To be familiar with Trust infection control, decontamination and cleanliness polices.
• To undertake the decontamination and cleaning of department equipment. To participate in department cleaning.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.