Job summary
The Emergency Medicine Division is a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same! We are looking for highly motivated and adaptable team members who are enthusiastic about providing the best care for our patients whilst they are at their most vulnerable.
Understandably the Emergency Medicine Division is incredibly busy with high patient turnover therefore you need to be confident in your delivery of care whilst ensuring that you help to maintain the privacy and dignity of our patients.
You will be working alongside our friendly and professional team either in the Emergency Department, Emergency Assessment Unit or Acute Admissions Unit to ensure patient safety and care of patients.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Support Worker you will be an essential part of the nursing team. You will do a fantastic job providing care and support to our patients and their families.
You will need to be the kind of person who puts their patients first, providing the best care for every patient, every day.
You will provide hands on personal care for your patients whilst encouraging them to be as independent as possible.
About us
There has never been a more exciting time to join West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust! Major redevelopment works are planned as part of the New Hospital Programme. These will be most dramatic at Watford General Hospital where up to 90% of buildings will be new.
The trust has recently gained 'teaching hospital' status which reflects the dedicated work of many teams and individuals who have set the standard for delivering high quality training, learning and education at all levels of the workforce.We are a flexible working employerAt West Herts we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly. We are delighted to offer a variety of flexible working options for all staff. Please check out our web page for more information.
https://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking/
We encourage and welcome people with disabilities. If you need help, please ask.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further information about the role.
Are you up for the challenge?If so please submit your application as soon as possible, making sure you tell us why you want to work as a Health Care Support Worker, within our Emergency Medicine Division.
Once you have experience in the role, if you are looking to progress we have fantastic opportunities within the Trust for you to complete a Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship or to go on to complete the Nursing Associate program. These opportunities are fully supported and financed by the Trust. Please ask us for more information if you are interested.
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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
We are recruiting for full time positions covering a 24 hour, 7 day a week shift pattern (rotational shifts, with enhanced pay for weekends and nights).
Full-time posts involve working 3 long days/nights per week with 1 week in 4 working a 4 day week. Part-time posts involve working 2 long days/nights per week.
Shifts are 12.5 hours long (this includes an hour allocated for breaks). Shifts start at 7:15am - 7:45pm or 7:15pm - 7:45am. Shifts will cover 7 days per week, days, nights and Bank Holidays.
We cannot accommodate set shift patterns, day or night only shifts. If you are unable to commit to the working pattern, as detailed above, we would suggest that you apply to join NHS Professionals.
We offer an excellent pension scheme, annual leave allowance and family friendly policies, NHS Staff Discounts and salary sacrifice schemes.
You will be required to complete the Care Certificate qualification as part of your on-going training. The Care Certificate is an agreed set of standards that define the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of specific job roles in the health and social care sectors. The qualification is made up of the 15 minimum standards that should be covered if you are 'new to care' and will form part of a robust induction programme.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- Good standard of written and spoken English
- Willingness to undertake The Care Certificate, Skills for Care & Skills for Health
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent
- English GCSE A*-C, 4-9 or Functional skills level 2.
- Maths GCSE A*-C, 4-9 or Functional skills level 2
Knowledge
Essential
- Understands the role of a Healthcare Assistant
Desirable
- Previous training in First Aid useful
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Previous experience of health setting an advantage
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.
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB