Job summary
- Main area
- Additional Clinical Services
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Internal rotation from days to nights, including weekends and bank holidays)
- Job ref
- 388-6162139-ACS
- Employer
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Simpson Ward, Torbay Hospital
- Town
- Torquay
- Salary
- £22,383 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 30/04/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Healthcare Support Worker - Simpson Ward
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
Simpson Ward are recruiting a Healthcare Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive team, where the successful applicant will be working as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team that is committed to providing high standards of compassionate, individualized care.
Our ward is 28 bedded receiving patient admissions from the Emergency Department and Acute Medical Unit, specialising in healthcare of the older person. As such we see a broad range of medical conditions as well as looking after patients at the end of their life.
Therefore, you will need to have some previous care experience in care of the older adult. Elsewhere, you will be committed and passionate in demonstrating and providing high quality patient care.
To support you in your career with us at Torbay Hospital, we will provide a period of supernumerary time as well as completing our 12-week care certificate course, if you have not already completed this.
Once established within the ward, we believe in offering you the opportunity to continuously develop and learn here with us. #CareToJoinUs?
Main duties of the job
We have a fantastic multi-disciplinary ward team approach to patient care and always strive to ensure the patient has the best experience possible whilst with us, and are looking for a caring and compassionate person who is able to work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high standard of individualized nursing care to our patients.
You will need excellent communication skills, and be able to work independently, prioritizing your workload to ensure the best outcomes for patients.
You will ensure that your own actions support the care, protection and well-being of individuals, and ensure their privacy and dignity at all times.
You will need to be flexible as this is a rotational post which includes days, nights and weekend working.
Working for our organisation
Why work with us - Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park.
Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will give high standards of care to patients at a time when they are in need, while working with a welcoming and innovative team that encourages you. This rewarding post will enable you to make a difference to patients, and their families.
- We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, who can communicate at all levels to a variety of people in a professional, friendly manner
- Have a passion for elderly care and working to achieve a positive outcome for those patients
- You will need to have some IC training and understand systems that are in place within the NHS
- We are looking for a team player who is able to support others
Person specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Commitment to sharing knowledge and skills with others
- Previous experience of working in a hospital setting
- Knowledge of Policies, procedures and Health and Safety issues regarding daily working with blood and bodily fluids
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively with patients/ service users, their families and carers, and colleagues on a range of different matters
- Understand the concept of confidentiality and standards of conduct
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Able to demonstrate good numeracy and literacy skills
- Moving and handling skills
- Demonstrable team working skills
- Demonstrate caring and friendly attitudes.
- Demonstrate commitment, and enthusiasm for the role
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of trust documentation
- Basic IT skills
Qualifications and training
Essential criteria
- Some previous care experience
Desirable criteria
- Care certificate
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ashleigh Bartlett
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01803 656932
- Additional information
If Unavailable please speak to Jordan Crook (sister) or Rachel Hobbs (Sister) 01803 655545
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