We operate a centralised approach to our Healthcare Support Worker Recruitment. This means that you only need to apply once but can be considered for multiple roles across our Teams. #OneTeamOneOUH
We have full-time opportunities for both experienced and aspiring Health Care Support Workers (HCSW), to work in our Oncology, Haematology, End of life and Surgical Emergency wards. We are looking for motivated, passionate individuals who want to deliver care with kindness and empathy, supporting patients and their families. You will be aligned with our values in the way you deliver care to our patients, and work with colleagues in our diverse teams. You will be willing to learn and keen to contribute to the delivery of exceptional patient care and team outcomes. Whether you're new to healthcare or an experienced HCSW, we offer a clear onboarding framework, including the Care Certificate alongside local competencies, to support your growth and progression as you work with our multidisciplinary teams.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of a team that values kindness, empathy, and respect and build your Healthcare Career with us!
This advert may close early once we have adequate volume of applications to select from, for the vacancies we have.
Please note: There is no Visa Sponsorship for this post.
Full training is provided, no previous experience as a Healthcare Support Worker is required.
As The Healthcare Support Worker You Will:
* Provide personal care for our patients, including washing, dressing, toileting and assisting with mobilising and feeding.
* Assist registered members of staff to deliver a high standard of care to patients in the ward/clinical area demonstrating compassion, kindness, and sensitivity.
* Be able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognise different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
* Work as part of the team, under the supervision of trained nurses, assisting with delivery of planned health care, to meet physical, psychological, and social needs of the patients.
* Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
* Show pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learn from successes and setbacks.
* Evidence commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals vision and values.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research.
The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.
Our values, standards, and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues, and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Valerie Zhande Job title: Recruitment and Retention Lead Email address: valerie.zhande@ouh.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr