Job summary
An exciting, substantive opportunity has arisen within Norfolk Ward for a Senior Health Care Support Worker.
You should have attained the Level 3 qualification and have demonstrable experience of caring for acutely unwell patients in a hospital setting. You should possess good communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to work in a calm and methodical manner. The successful candidate will have recent, up-to-date proven evidence of development. In return our experienced team provides a friendly supportive and progressive environment with a strong commitment to continual education with excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.
Norfolk Ward is a 22-bedded gastroenterology ward. We care for acutely unwell patients. The ward is staffed by an experienced and dedicated team of nurses, health care assistants and allied health professionals, caring for a range of emergency and elective patients undergoing a variety of Gastroenterology investigations and procedures
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
To assist in the delivery of care planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses.
To carry out care / other duties under indirect supervision.
To supervise junior health care assistants making a contribution to their training and development.
To undertake specific extended skills and assessor training in order to assess and sign off competencies within the scope of the role.
Support care day - to - day for all patients in the clinical area under indirect supervision.
Contribute to resource management
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Providing and delivering a high standard of nursing care by initiating and co-ordinating the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating of individual patients needs based on evidence. This includes all aspects of care from admission to discharge.
To Manage, under indirect supervision, own workloads within clinical area and competencies of the post
Carry out clinical observations on patients, recognising, recording and reporting all changes in patients condition to senior staff.
To support maintenance of fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising, recording and reporting all adverse findings to senior staff.
To carry out observations of skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all finding to senior staff.
To complete documentation for manual handling charts, to be assessment by registered staff.
To recognise the importance of health education and teaching of patients and carers, and to be able to advise and refer patients on where to access information.
Document and sign for all observations and care given with counter signature from a registered practitioner.
To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/her role within the work area.
To participate in the training and development of junior staff on the ward and participate in the supervision and support of trainee Health Care Assistants.
Act as a mentor to new health Care Assistants & HCA Trainees, participating in induction programs and on going development of their practice.
To promote and safeguard the wellbeing of patients, their families and colleagues
To participate in the development and implementation of ward area policy and nursing strategies.
To supervise and share responsibility in the care and maintenance of all equipment on the ward and stock control.
To respect the confidential information, in line with the 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
Following patient assessment by Registered Staff, undertake extended skills specific to individual competence under the indirect supervision of Registered staff
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Demonstrable experience of time management and prioritising work
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
Qualifications
Essential
- One of the following oLevel 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3 oNVQ 3 oBTEC National Diploma oDemonstrable 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 demonstrable experience
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Norfolk Ward UHP
Derriford road
Plymouth
PL6 8DH