Senior Healthcare Support Worker
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
A Senior Healthcare Support Worker (SHCSW) supports registered healthcare professionals by performing delegated clinical, therapeutic, and non-clinical tasks for patients, using their experience and knowledge to make decisions within their scope of practice.
Working effectively alongside Registered Nurses/Practitioners within the Department you will contribute to the assessment and care needs of your patients. This will include recording and documenting physiological changes to the patients condition. You will practice in accordance to Trust standards and policies and work within your roles boundaries.
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· Working clinically to ensure the safety and quality of the care given to your designated patients and under the supervision of a registered nurse/practitioner
· Undertaking the following, but not restricted to, clinical tasks competently and efficiently:
- Cannulation and Venepuncture
- Wound Care and basic wound closure
- Performing ECGs
- Competently taking and interpreting Vital signs on adults
- Competently undertaking Adult Assessments
- Able to make appropriate referrals to Adult and, if necessary Child Safeguarding teams
· Supporting and working with all colleagues during the shift
· Liaising with the wider MDT to maintain safety
· Helping to facilitate the development of the service as part of the wider team
· To participate in discussions and projects that will benefit the team, the patients and the department as a whole
· Working under guidance and in conjunction with the senior nursing team and the departmental Matron
· Following the Department’s and Trust’s Policies and Protocols to ensure the safety of patients and of the department
Working for our organisation
George Earle is a 28 bedded acute medical ward specialising in the care of stroke, neurology and medical patients. The ward works as a multi-disciplinary team, of which you will be a valued member. The ward is busy and fast paced, and you will need to prioritise your work and adapt to changing needs. You will be supported with a ward induction and Trust HCSW induction if appropriate as well as regular training and updates. You will support your team to provide high quality and safe care for your patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
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.