Clinical Health Care Support Worker - Ward 3A - Band 3

Job summary

Please note sponsorship is currently not available for this position.

Trauma Orthopaedic Surgical wards at Pilgrim Hospital are looking to recruit both experienced and new to care Health Care Support Workers.

We are looking for a highly motivated individuals who want to work in a busy and demanding environment. They must have excellent communication skills and enjoy being part of a team. The Clinical Health Care Support Worker will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to patients. The post holder will support registered nurses and other health professionals in delivering both clinical and non-clinical duties including nutritional support, observations, maintaining patient comfort, dignity and independence. There is also opportunities to develop and undertake training such as cannulation, venepuncture and simple wounds.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will work within an established Trauma Orthopaedic team, carrying out essential patient care under the direction and supervision of a qualified nurse.

Previous experience of working in a health/care setting is desirable but not essential as training will be given. The successful applicants will receive an induction program and will be supported to develop extended roles such as venepuncture, medical observations and other clinical skills. The position will involve all aspects of patient care, with a wide variety of patients with diverse nursing needs.

The role will involve working alongside the nurses on the ward to deliver an excellent positive care experience. Whilst working as an effective and responsible member of the team you will consistently work with legislation, policies, procedures and other quality approaches whilst adhering to ULHT values and standards.

About us

Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.

Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.

Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Literacy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 1 or above (e.g. GCSE grade E or above)
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.
• Evidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust.
• Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development

Desirable

• Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England

Previous Experience

Essential

• Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
• Clear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker.
• Makes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
• Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
• Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Is sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals

Specific Requirements

Essential

• Able to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks
• Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
• Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
• Able to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others

Evidence of Particular: Knowledge, Skills, Aptitudes

Essential

• Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
• Flexible, adaptable. organised with good time management skills
• Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding
• IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records
• Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: Patient Centred, Safety, Compassion, Respect and Excellence

Desirable

• Working knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling