Are you a compassionate and caring individual looking to work in an outstanding rated Trust? Jersey ward at Alderney hospital are looking for either an experienced or new to care Health Care Support worker to join our team.
As a Health Care Support Worker, you will be working alongside a multi-disciplinary team who support patients in need of rehabilitation and palliative end of life care for the local and wider community. You will be joining a friendly and experienced team who offer a supportive working environment. We offer a structured induction programme, and you will be given opportunities to develop your skills clinically and professionally with exploring our offers such as the Trainee Nursing Apprenticeship & the Registered Nursing Degree Apprenticeship.
If you are new to care and hold no experience in healthcare, then we offer a fantastic development opportunity with a structured development plan to progress you from a band 2 to a band 3 Health Care Support Worker on successful completion.
The Health Care Support Worker post is a full-time role; we would be flexible and accept part-time applications with a minimum of 22.5 hours. We have a variety of flexible family working patterns listed below:
1. Early - 07.30 - 15.30
2. Late - 12.30 - 20.30
3. Long Day - 07:30 - 20:30
4. Nights - 20.15 - 07.45
Weekend and public holidays at enhanced pay!
Main duties of the job
1. To assist registered nursing staff in providing high quality individualised nursing care to a clearly defined group of patients, relatives and carers.
2. To assist the multidisciplinary team to aid patients in gaining independence and mobility in preparation for a safe discharge.
3. To participate in providing a range of therapeutic activities for patients.
Jersey ward is a 25 bedded ward where the friendly ward team provides a high standard of care for the local population. This ranges from rehabilitation for patients after surgery to end of life care.
We offer a range of developmental opportunities to help staff progress in their careers.
Employment in this post requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of. Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do. #J-18808-Ljbffr