Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a compassionate and caring individual looking to work in an outstanding rated Trust? Radipole Ward at Westhaven Hospital is 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. Shift patterns will be discussed at interview.
Early - 07.30 - 15.30
Late - 12.30 - 20.30
Long Day - 07:30 - 20:30
Nights - 20.15 - 07.45
Weekend and public holidays at enhanced pay!
Main duties of the job
To assist registered nursing staff in providing high quality individualised nursing care to a clearly defined group of patients, relatives, and carers.
To assist the multidisciplinary team to aid patients in gaining independence and mobility in preparation for a safe discharge. To participate in providing a range of therapeutic activities for patients.
Radipole Ward is a 33 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, for which we have recently been awarded Platinum Accreditation.
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.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Training
* Willing to professionally develop and undertake further training as identified to meet the needs of the service, including Trust Band 3 Extended Skills programme and Care Certificate.
* Completed the Care Certificate.
Job Specific Experience
* Ability to use own initiative within the sphere of responsibility.
* Previous experience of working in health and social care with clients with complex needs or living with dementia.
* Previous experience working in a hospital or care home setting.
Personal Qualities and Attributes
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Enthusiastic and motivated.
Additional
* Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.
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 name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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