Main area Plastics/Maxfax Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
37.5 hours per week (hours also include out of hours, weekends and on calls)
Job ref 216-CB-S6842464
Employer University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Employer type NHS
Site Derriford Hospital
Town Plymouth
Salary £23,615 Per Annum
Salary period Yearly
Closing 11/03/2025 23:59
Health Care Support Worker (HCSW)
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
A Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) is a core member of the team delivering personal care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate care.
You will carry out a range of non-clinical healthcare tasks, under the direct supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner. Your role is to provide compassionate care, to agreed quality standards and in accordance with Trust values.
There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your individual needs. Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills and skills set specific to your area of work. You will also be supported to obtain your care certificate if you do not have this qualification.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
The Unit currently has 4 Theatres, within Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust. Specialities covered within the unit include, Breast Theatres, Gynae, Maternity and Robotic theatre.
As Band 2s you will be working within the cluster of Theatre Central Service line and the post holder will be required to work in partnership with other teams. The Trust is a 24 hour major trauma centre and successful applicants will be expected to participate in the on call and weekend rota.
Working for our organisation
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. Develop the skills to obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
2. Under supervision follow individual patient care plans and report any changes immediately to the Registered Practitioner.
3. Demonstrate care and compassion to patients, carers, and relatives to help ensure high-quality person-centred patient care is delivered at all times.
4. Undertake basic patient assessment whilst providing personal care and feeding back to the Registered Practitioner to ensure high standards of care, in particular relating to skin integrity and the alertness of the patient.
5. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
6. Ensure care is given in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
7. Ensure that the patients bed space is clean, tidy, and accessible and that the person has what they need within easy reach.
8. Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.
9. Supporting with toileting, bathing, dressing, and feeding. Recording oral fluid balance and nutrition.
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
* Be able to work as a member of a team
* Demonstrable experience of time management and prioritising work
* Demonstrable experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
Qualifications
* Training and qualifications are provided to enable the HCSW to comply with mandatory HCSW standards where you will obtain either: Vocational Qualification at Level 2 or equivalent relevant demonstrable experience. Note that if you are new to care, training will be provided to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
* Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support
* Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
* Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
* Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures.
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