Healthcare Support Worker – Progression Scheme

Job summary

This role requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Accordingly, we regret that any application will not be considered if this requirement is not met. Given the current UK immigration requirements this role is not eligible for sponsorship, and it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants for a visa for this role.

A Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) is a core member of the team delivering direct care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate health care to people in accordance with assessed needs and a care plan.

This role is offered on a part time basis of 18 hours per week, this means that candidates interested in working part time are encouraged to apply and will receive a salary on a pro rata basis.

Main duties of the job

You will carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare, or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner, in accordance with the Trust values.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Job responsibilities

There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your needs.

Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills and skills set specific to your area of work.

You will also be supported to obtain your care certificate.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills at interview assessment

Desirable

• Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support or Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care or Level 2 in Health & Social care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
• GCSE A*-D in English Language or equivalent
• GCSE A*-D in Mathematics or equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
• Experience of time management and prioritising work

Desirable

• Prior experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting