Job summary Ward 33/SAU/Surgical SDEC based at King's Mill Hospital are looking for a senior healthcare support worker to join their busy Surgical Assessment Unit and Surgical SDEC. SAU covers general surgery, trauma and orthopaedics, ENT, urology and ophthalmology patients The ward accommodates 19 patients with a mixture of bays and en suite rooms. and Surgical SDEC 5 chairs and 4 trolleys for General surgical patients to be seen, diagnosed and discharged on the same day We have a well-established team which we work with daily and ward based multidisciplinary staff to provide the patients with patient centred care. We would offer a regular appraisal giving opportunities for development & professional growth and would encourage regular trust training & development study days to promote and enhance skills and knowledge We have a very friendly well-established nursing team who are dedicated to sharing their skills & knowledge with new and junior staff and we host an excellent clinical area with many possibilities for staff to progress professionally. Thank you for your interest in this role and we would be delighted to welcome you to Sherwood Forest Hospitals. Main duties of the job To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you. Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us. Date posted 31 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pro rata per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 5 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 214-SRG-6736348 Job locations King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-In-Ashfield NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. Job description Job responsibilities To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Demonstrate good communication skills and understanding of basic requirements for individual patient care Recognise people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect Desirable Awareness of Safeguarding issues. Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 in care or willingness to work towards. Educated to a good standard of general education equivalent to GCSE Maths & English level C or above Care Certificate or commitment to achieving within 2 weeks of commencement Desirable "Care Certificate" qualification. Further Training Essential Able to attend a 3-day Clinical Induction Committed to attending further training and development as identified Experience Essential Able to demonstrate clear and robust verbal and written English communication skills Experience of working as part of a team Previous care work experience Previous face-to-face customer care experience Desirable Previous experience in a hospital setting Contractual Requirements Essential Flexible approach Able to work flexibly on a varied shift pattern according to the roster including nights and weekends Person Specification Knowledge Essential Demonstrate good communication skills and understanding of basic requirements for individual patient care Recognise people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect Desirable Awareness of Safeguarding issues. Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 in care or willingness to work towards. Educated to a good standard of general education equivalent to GCSE Maths & English level C or above Care Certificate or commitment to achieving within 2 weeks of commencement Desirable "Care Certificate" qualification. Further Training Essential Able to attend a 3-day Clinical Induction Committed to attending further training and development as identified Experience Essential Able to demonstrate clear and robust verbal and written English communication skills Experience of working as part of a team Previous care work experience Previous face-to-face customer care experience Desirable Previous experience in a hospital setting Contractual Requirements Essential Flexible approach Able to work flexibly on a varied shift pattern according to the roster including nights and weekends Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-In-Ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)