Health Care Support Worker

About

The Health Care Support Worker is part of a multidisciplinary team, providing holistic patient-centred care planned and directed by health care professionals. Under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse, midwife or nurse associate, the post holder undertakes core clinical skills and may undertake specialty-specific skills. The role is permanent, full-time, Band 3 and based at Central Middlesex Hospital. Job grade: Band 3 Salary: £30,630 to £32,346 a year per annum pro rata Inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement Terms of service: Permanent Reference: 337-NP-9880LC Duty station: Central Middlesex Hospital, Acton Lane, London NW10 7NS, United Kingdom

How to apply

Apply online through the official advert page on NHS Jobs.

Responsibilities

• Undertakes a range of delegated clinical care duties in hospital, community or other settings.
• Records patient observations and changes to patients clinical conditions.
• Carries out limited clinical care duties.
• Follow all London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) policies and provide a safe and person-centred environment for the treatment of patients.
• The post holder is responsible for delivering high standards of care, providing services in accordance with the Trust's values and behaviours to support the nursing team in the delivery of patient care which is safe and effective.
• The post holder is a fundamental part of the nursing team in providing care to patients/carers/relatives at LNWH, including the safe delivery of a range of clinical competency skills.
• Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trust professional appearance policy and infection control policy.
• Uphold the Trust's values and behaviours and behave in a manner fitting with the responsibility this brings to maintain the public confidence.
• Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff, patients and families, and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person they come into contact with.
• Uphold the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the client group and respect equality and diversity of everyone at all times.
• Work collaboratively with others in the care setting to ensure that patients' needs are met.
• Use social media as per Trust policy and procedures.
• Read and follow the Skills for Health Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and always maintain the confidentiality of patient information.
• As part of your employment with the Trust, you are bound by the policies and procedures within the organisation and the wider NHS.
• Working under the direction of a registered nurse, midwife or nursing associate, participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care, within the boundaries of your role which may include chaperoning of patients, escorting/transferring of patients and providing 1-1 patient centred care or carin

Qualifications

• Care Certificate.
• 1-2 years experience with acute hospital setting or care background.
• Qualifications and training relevant to the post.
• Evidence of core skills relevant to the post or speciality.