The post holder works as part of the department team under the supervision of registered nurses and:
- Participates in the delivery of patient centred care, maintaining a compassionate and professional attitude at all times.
- Contributes to the department organisation.
- Support registered nurses in the provision of caring and safe environment.
The post holder will demonstrate a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. They will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.
Applicants will need a valid UK driving license and have access to a car
- Understand own level of responsibility and accountability in relation to registered / trained staff.
- Work co-operatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team supporting colleagues in work associated with patient care. Challenging and escalating poor practice/performance
- Communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately with the multidisciplinary team, patients and their family, visitors and carers.
- Through practice demonstrate an understanding of Duty of Care and how this contributes to safe practices.
- Assist in delivery of patient care; as per patients individualised care plans/programme of care. Taking a holistic approach.
- Following appropriate training and supervised practice, undertake identified competency based practices which are required for the department, after such tasks have been delegated to them by a registered nurse.
- Identify learning and development needs and produce a personal development plans in conjunction with your line manager / supervisor.
- Achieve and maintain competence in mandatory and statutory training associated with the role.
- Complete documentation of care in line with the Trust Standards for Documentation.
- Be aware of and take appropriate action in regard of clinical deterioration of patient, clinical emergencies, cardiac arrest, and fire, internal and major incidents which affect service continuity.
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;
Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
- Evidence of completion of a Health Related Education and Development programme/ Care Certificate
- GCSE or equivalent to Level 2 Functional Skills Maths & English
- Experience of recent working in an acute hospital / provider led healthcare environment as an Health Care Support Worker
- Evidence of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment
- Experience of carrying out assigned duties after training and using initiative
- Competent in a range of clinical skills and practices relevant to the scope of practice required
- Understanding of the principles of safeguarding and Mental Capacity
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues
- Has knowledge in relation to the parameters and scope of practice in which the post holder should work and when to seek advice and support of others
- Willingness to take on new skills and develop scope of practice
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the role and tasks involved
- Ability to prioritise own workload
- Ability to work under pressure across competing priorities
- Ability to participate in reflective practice
- Demonstrate awareness of supervising others
- Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances
- Caring and approachable
- Ability to communicate articulately and motivate others
- Flexible, Reliable and Punctual
- Willingness to work a range of shift patterns to cover service requirements
- Major Incident - called to duty
- Ability to work and travel within the Community setting and across all UHB sites as and when required
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post and be independently mobile and as such it is essential for you to possess a full category B car driving licence preferably clean or with no more than a maximum of 3 points
- Good IT skills ability to record information electronically
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.