Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our enthusiastic team on Ward 3 (Surgical Day Case Unit). The patient centred team focus on safely admitting all surgical elective patients and recovering patient's postoperatively, leading up to their discharge home.
We cover a variety of surgical specialities including ENT, Breast, Urology, Colorectal, Gynaecology, General Surgery, Plastics, Vascular, Ophthalmology and Pain. As a department our nursing team deliver high standards of care, we are looking for a conscientious, reliable and energetic person to join our team.
We are recruiting to 2 posts. There is a 30 hour post and 24 hour post available, the working pattern involves working across 7 days Monday - Sunday.
A mandatory requirement for this role is an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate completed including the required clinical competencies.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Healthcare Support Worker will work as part of the ward team with supervision of registered practitioners to provide effective, safe patient focused care at all times. Contribute to the development of the care environment with a positive, professional attitude. Contribute to the maintenance of daily provision of service and care to meet the individual needs of patients and department. To support the smooth running of the ward and ensure patients, relatives and carers are dealt with in a friendly and efficient manner. You will ensure that policies and guidelines are adhered to.
Job responsibilities
* General nursing duties and setting up of clinics.
* Ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff, maintaining infection control policies.
* Supporting our nursing team to provide a high standard of care.
* Assisting with procedures and treatments, preventing patient harm.
* Documentation (written and electronic).
* Attending and contributing to staff meetings and audit.
* Keeping up to date with mandatory training.
* Completing patient's observations.
* Being involved in the admission & discharge processes.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care qualification / BTEC Level 3 in Health and Social Care / Care Certificate completed including the required clinical competencies.
* Effective level of numeracy and literacy skills.
* Effective communication skills - written and verbal.
Knowledge
* Effective understanding of confidentiality.
Skills
* Proven ability to remain calm under pressure.
* Proven ability to demonstrate compassion/empathy/help others.
* Effective team player.
* Ability to deal with people from all backgrounds.
Additional
* Proven ability to be flexible in your approach.
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
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, pro rata.
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