Job summary The Role of the Enhanced Health Care Support Worker is to assist and support the Admiral Nurses and Dementia Team in ensuring optimal care for our patients living with Dementia. The delivery of high quality, effective and compassionate health care to the patients of the Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust is the most important objective for the organisation. The role will involve providing enhanced care support to those who require social interaction, support with the activities of daily living and support those with enhanced care needs. Main duties of the job To support the Dementia Team in the delivery of care for our patients as part of a 7 day service: Providing effective enhanced care for our patients living with Dementia. Using extensive experience in supporting those with a Dementia diagnosis and ensure their needs are met. To work closely with the Multidisciplinary Team. To complete the Band 3 competency framework within the identified time scale Following the successful completion of the Band 3 competency framework the Clinical Support Worker will ensure that they act within their sphere of competence at all times and be confident and accountable for their actions Analytical and Judgemental skill About us Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire. Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive. We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer. The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 251-CORP3606-PT Job locations Royal Hampshire County Hospital Romsey Road Winchester SO22 5DG Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached Person Specification Training & Qulaifications Essential NVQ level 2 or equivalent or above in Health or Health and Social Care or working towards an award Desirable NVQ level 3 or equivalent or above in Health or Health and Social Care or working towards an award Experience & Knowledge Essential Previous experience in a Health/Health and Social Care role Extensive experience in caring for those living with Dementia Desirable Previous NHS experience Skills & Ability Essential Good written and verbal communication in the English language Able to work without direct supervision Other Specific Requirements Essential Good interpersonal and IT skills Person Specification Training & Qulaifications Essential NVQ level 2 or equivalent or above in Health or Health and Social Care or working towards an award Desirable NVQ level 3 or equivalent or above in Health or Health and Social Care or working towards an award Experience & Knowledge Essential Previous experience in a Health/Health and Social Care role Extensive experience in caring for those living with Dementia Desirable Previous NHS experience Skills & Ability Essential Good written and verbal communication in the English language Able to work without direct supervision Other Specific Requirements Essential Good interpersonal and IT skills 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 details Employer name Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Hampshire County Hospital Romsey Road Winchester SO22 5DG Employer's website https://www.hampshirehospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)