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.
At Newton Abbot Hospital we have an opportunity for you to work in a post which provides the highest achievable standard of emergency care, following individual patient assessment of needs.
Working effectively alongside Registered Nurses/Practitioners within the Department as required daily and to undertake supervision and where appropriate assist with the orientation of staff unfamiliar with the department.
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· Working clinically to ensure the safety and quality of the care given to your designated patients within the UTC, 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
- Plastering of limbs
- Performing ECGs
- Performing Visual acuity tests
- Competently taking and interpreting Vital signs on adults and children
- Competently undertaking Adult and Paediatric Assessments
- Able to make appropriate referrals to Adult and Child Safeguarding teams
· Supporting and working with 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 the department
Working for our organisation
The UTC is a busy environment, that supports the local sees a wide variety of patients of all ages with minor injuries and illnesses. We work remotely from the local Emergency Department but have close links to ensure the local communities have a high quality service and are ideally placed to support in alleviate pressures on our Emergency Departments relocating patients from the main hospital site.
As a team we are enthusiastic and committed to supporting education, sharing of knowledge and developing our service.
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.
- Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
- 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.