Healthcare Support Worker
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
Our Healthcare Support Worker will be working in a small team of specialist nurses and GI services consultants to provide outpatient care and clinics.
This is a varied role including some assisting consultants in clinics and caring for patients undergoing procedures, running outpatient clinic lists and assisting specialist nurses caring for patients in the GI day unit.
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- · To undertake basic nursing activities for patients under the responsibility of a registered nurse.
- · To contribute to the provision of support functions for the Day Case Unit and gastroenterology/ colorectal outpatients/ GI Ward
- · Participate in the development of self and others.
- · Work with the registered nursing staff to maintain a clean, safe and efficient environment for patients and staff
- · Assist colorectal and upper GI surgeons in procedural clinics
- To be a flexible member of the team working in all areas of the department as and when required covering the units opening hours with the addition of working in outlying areas, including Allerton ward and endoscopy unit.
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About your new team and department
Hutchings is a day unit and outpatient facility that provides care, infusions, procedures and clinical reviews of patients with multiple GI conditions.
We are committed to providing the best care for our patients and provide a supportive, fun, educational environment for both staff and patients.
Full time and part time hours available due to an increase in clinic capacity.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
- Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
- Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
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- Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
- If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
- It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.