Job summary Are you passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and ready to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment?Ward 32 at King's Mill Hospital is currently looking for dedicated Health Care Support Workers to join our team. About Ward 32: A 24-bed Medical unit featuring 3 bays and 12 en-suite rooms. A fast-paced environment with a strong focus on patient-centered care. An established and collaborative Multidisciplinary Team dedicated to delivering excellent care. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, hardworking, and committed to delivering the best care possible. Have excellent communication skills and demonstrate compassion and understanding in all interactions with patients and their families. If you're ready to bring your passion and commitment to a vibrant and rewarding ward, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now and take the first step in joining our fantastic team on Ward 32 at King's Mill Hospital Main duties of the job As a Health Care Support Worker on Ward 32, you will: Collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care. Provide a courteous, helpful, and compassionate service to patients, relatives, and visitors. Support your colleagues in fostering a motivating, stimulating, and supportive environment. Play an active role in enhancing the patient experience on the ward. Please see the main duties of the job description where a detailed description of main responsibilities of the role are specified. About us Thank you for your interest in this role. Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020. The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care. For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England. Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you. We would love you to join us. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the main duties of the job description where a detailed description of main responsibilities of the role are specified. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the main duties of the job description where a detailed description of main responsibilities of the role are specified. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Must understand basic requirements for individualised personal care Recognise people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect Awareness of Safeguarding issues Qualifications Essential NVQ 2 in care Educated to a good standard of general education equivalent to GCSE Maths & English level C or above Care Certificate or commitment to achieving within 2 weeks of commencement Desirable "Care Certificate" qualification. NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care Further Training Essential Able to attend a 6-day Clinical Induction Committed to attending further training and development as identified Experience Essential Able to demonstrate clear and robust verbal and written English communication skills Experience of working as part of a team Previous care work experience Previous face-to-face customer care experience Desirable Previous experience in a hospital setting Contractual Requirements Essential Flexible approach Able to work flexibly on a varied shift pattern according to the roster including nights and weekends Person Specification Knowledge Essential Must understand basic requirements for individualised personal care Recognise people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect Awareness of Safeguarding issues Qualifications Essential NVQ 2 in care Educated to a good standard of general education equivalent to GCSE Maths & English level C or above Care Certificate or commitment to achieving within 2 weeks of commencement Desirable "Care Certificate" qualification. NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care Further Training Essential Able to attend a 6-day Clinical Induction Committed to attending further training and development as identified Experience Essential Able to demonstrate clear and robust verbal and written English communication skills Experience of working as part of a team Previous care work experience Previous face-to-face customer care experience Desirable Previous experience in a hospital setting Contractual Requirements Essential Flexible approach Able to work flexibly on a varied shift pattern according to the roster including nights and weekends 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 Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-In-Ashfield NG17 4JL Employer's website