Job summaryWeare currently recruiting a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker, part time to bepart of our General Rehab Inpatient Unit at Malvern Community Hospital. The candidate will work closely with themultidisciplinary team (MDT) to achieve specific rehabilitation goals. Thiswill be a challenging and exciting opportunity and will enable the individual todevelop new and existing skills.MalvernCommunity Hospital, plays a critical role in the delivery of local NHSservices, providing more care and treatment closer to peoples homes. Emphasisis to reduce length of stay whilst ensuring excellent care which is safe,effective, personalised and compassionate and to the standards you would expectfor your family and friends.Joinour team, we pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients acrossHerefordshire and Worcestershire. We will provide you with resources to developand progress a long-term career as well as flexibility, continual professionaldevelopment as well as a wide range of wellbeing and support. Main duties of the jobThe main duties of a healthcaresupport worker include:Assist with admitting patients to the ward and the care oftheir relativesAssist patients with attending to the activities of dailyliving and support the therapy team with the rehabilitation of the patient.Assist patients to sit up or out for breakfast.Serve and prepare meals/breakfast and drinks, help toassist patients when required. complete appropriate paperwork i.e food diariesand fluid balance charts.Assist patients with morning personal care and dressing.Mobilise patients using correct mobility equipment whenrequired/liaise with physiotherapy team.Liaise with nursing staff for information regardingObservations, catheters, lab samples, blood sugar monitoring, dressings andfurther health checks.About usAt Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.What we offer27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long serviceGenerous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hoursFlexible and agile working opportunitiesGreat maternity, paternity, and adoption supportWide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemesHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.Job description Job responsibilitiesFor full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.Job description Job responsibilitiesFor full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached.Person Specification Experience Essential Working with adults in a care setting Desirable Nursing experience within the NHS / Hospital Setting Experience of working in general medicine or rehabilitation Qualifications Essential Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2) in Care OR A good standard of general education to GCSE level and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 2 qualification on appointment to post Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Knowledge Essential Basic knowledge of nursing adults and / or training Desirable Basic IT Skills Person Specification Experience Essential Working with adults in a care setting Desirable Nursing experience within the NHS / Hospital Setting Experience of working in general medicine or rehabilitation Qualifications Essential Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2) in Care OR A good standard of general education to GCSE level and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 2 qualification on appointment to post Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats Knowledge Essential Basic knowledge of nursing adults and / or training Desirable Basic IT Skills Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 nameHerefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust AddressMalvern Community Hospital 185 Worcester RoadMalvern Worcestershire WR14 1EX Employer's website