Are you looking for a new career working with people and making a difference?
We're looking for dedicated, enthusiastic Healthcare Support Workers to join our Respiratory Ward 28A.
Working in respiratory medicine is a challenging and rewarding role where the HCSW is an essential part of the multidisciplinary team. Although you will be working in a technical environment, good patient care is of utmost importance and you will be directly involved in the care of the patient.
We're looking to recruit a HCSW who has a passion for working in the healthcare sector and can demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and development and safe patient care. You will be a high-performing individual driven by the exciting challenges that lie ahead while demonstrating that you can live the Trust's values.
This apprenticeship position is a Band 2 to Band 3 development role for candidates who have Level 2 Functional Skills (Maths & English) and wish to begin an apprenticeship to gain a Level 3 Qualification in Senior Healthcare Support. Experience in a care role would be an advantage but not essential.
All applicants (where applicable) must have been resident in the UK for three years prior to commencing their apprenticeship as set out by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). Additionally, a visa needs to be in place for the length of the apprenticeship programme.
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.
Working as a Healthcare Support Worker, you will be involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. You will be working alongside a Registered Nurse to provide essential nursing care and helping your patients with daily living tasks such as:
* Helping patients feel comfortable and move around
* Monitoring patients and performing basic health checks
* Washing, dressing patients and helping them go to the toilet
* Serving meals and helping to feed patients
* Documenting care provided to a high standard
Once progressed into a Senior HCW (Band 3) role, you will carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal/no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples/faecal samples/sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on the area of work.
You will need to be flexible to accommodate the various shift times and patterns within the department including a full range of long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Craig Flowers
Job title: Ward Manager/ Senior Charge Nurse
Email address: craig.flowers@nbt.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01174143005
Name: Rebecca Holmes
Lead Practice Development Teacher for the Healthcare Apprenticeship
Email: rebecca.holmes@nbt.nhs.uk
Email: Nursing@nbt.nhs.uk
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