Job summary As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker you will provide the highest achievable standard of emergency care following individual patient assessment of needs. You will work effectively alongside Registered Nurses/Practitioners within the Department as required on a daily basis, and undertake supervision and where appropriate assist with the orientation of staff unfamiliar with the department Main duties of the job Supporting and working with colleagues during the shift Liaising with the wider MDT to maintain safety Helping to facilitate the development of the service as part of the wider team To participate in discussions and projects that will benefit the team, the patients and the department as a whole Working under guidance and in conjunction with the senior nursing team and the departmental Matron Following the Department's and Trust's Policies and Protocols to ensure the safety of the department About us Why work with us - The nursing team in the Emergency department consists of both Adult and Paediatric qualified nurses and works alongside Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Paramedic Practitioners who manage the Minor Injuries service within the department. Supported by very capable and knowledgeable Assistant Practitioners and Healthcare Assistants. The medical team and nursing team work together to ensure the safety of patients and staff within the department and to ensure the delivery of high quality care to those who require our services. The nursing team has an excellent resource that are the Practice Educators which are based within the department and offer a multitude of learning experiences tailored to the needs of the Emergency Department. Led by an experienced Emergency Nurse, the team not only facilitates in-house training for the clinical skills required by nurses within the Emergency Department, but is also very responsive to the developmental and educational needs of all the staff on an individual basis, and are an invaluable asset to the team. The requirement for the delivery of safe, high quality care is at the heart of all we do, and we take great pride in the professionalism of the team and our work. Why work with us - 1 (pagetiger.com) Job description Job responsibilities Developing and supporting yourself and others Managing your cohort of patients alongside colleagues Adhere to Trust protocols and procedures Follow trust protocols and maintain standards Competent use of Equipment. Training and supporting others Participating in developing a career plan Follow TSDHCFT Policies and use correct agreed documentation Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. Unfortunately this post is not eligible for sponsorship. Job description Job responsibilities Developing and supporting yourself and others Managing your cohort of patients alongside colleagues Adhere to Trust protocols and procedures Follow trust protocols and maintain standards Competent use of Equipment. Training and supporting others Participating in developing a career plan Follow TSDHCFT Policies and use correct agreed documentation Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification. Unfortunately this post is not eligible for sponsorship. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential experience as an HCA in an acute/ emergency setting Care Certificate NVQ Level 3 Completed ED specific competencies Desirable Evidence of continued study Knowledge & Experience Essential Confidence in own ability to manage your own workload Be able to evaluate care delivered and plan ahead. Be able to identify a sick or deteriorating patient To understand how to undertake and monitor vital signs on children To understand principles of safeguarding and to be able to make appropriate referrals Specific Skills Essential Ability to work in under pressure and flexibly Be competent in recording and understanding vital signs To be competent in cannulation and venepuncture/willing to be trained To be competent in performing both male and female catheterisations To be competent in performing ECGs To be able to pass NG tubes Have comprehensive skills required to assist in Minor Injuries Demonstrable effective communication skills Desirable oAbility to use US guidance for cannulation Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential experience as an HCA in an acute/ emergency setting Care Certificate NVQ Level 3 Completed ED specific competencies Desirable Evidence of continued study Knowledge & Experience Essential Confidence in own ability to manage your own workload Be able to evaluate care delivered and plan ahead. Be able to identify a sick or deteriorating patient To understand how to undertake and monitor vital signs on children To understand principles of safeguarding and to be able to make appropriate referrals Specific Skills Essential Ability to work in under pressure and flexibly Be competent in recording and understanding vital signs To be competent in cannulation and venepuncture/willing to be trained To be competent in performing both male and female catheterisations To be competent in performing ECGs To be able to pass NG tubes Have comprehensive skills required to assist in Minor Injuries Demonstrable effective communication skills Desirable oAbility to use US guidance for cannulation 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 Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Address Torbay Hospital Newton road Torquay TQ2 7AA Employer's website