Band 5 Nurse and Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker recruitment is centralised, meaning when you apply you will be considered for a number of roles across the Trust. If you have any questions please email: nursing.careers@ouh.nhs.uk.
Job overview
Healthcare Support Worker (previously known as Nursing Assistant)
We operate a centralised approach to our Healthcare Support Worker Recruitment. This means that as a candidate you only need to apply once but can be considered for multiple roles across our Trust.
Please note that this advert may close early depending on the volume of applications we receive.
We have multiple job opportunities available at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH). This is a great time to join and be part of a team that is motivated and works together to deliver high-quality care to make a difference to the health and well-being of our patients.
We have full-time opportunities for both experienced and aspiring Health Care Support Workers (HCSW), to work in safe and supportive environments under the guidance of healthcare professionals. We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and hard-working individuals to join our teams across our NOTSSCaN division (Neurosciences Orthopaedics Trauma Specialist Surgery Children and Neonates).
We are particularly looking to recruit into the following areas:
* Neurology/Neuroscience Ward
* Vascular Ward
* Theatres
If you have a particular interest, please add this to your supporting statement.
Please note that we cannot provide sponsorship for this post.
Main duties of the job
Full training is provided, no previous experience as a Nursing Assistant / Healthcare Support work is required.
As the Healthcare Support Worker you will:
* Provide personal care for our patients, including washing, dressing, toileting and assisting with mobilising and feeding.
* Assist registered members of staff to deliver a high standard of care to patients in the ward/clinical area demonstrating compassion, kindness, and sensitivity.
* Work as part of the team, under the supervision of trained nurses, assisting with delivery of planned health care, to meet physical, psychological, and social needs of the patients.
* Maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for patients, staff and visitors.
* Show pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learn from successes and setbacks.
* Demonstrate commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals vision and values.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the full job and person specification for full details. The healthcare support worker will be expected to undertake the following duties under the supervision of a registered practitioner:
* Assist all patients with their personal care needs, empowering patients or families/carers and actively encouraging participation.
* Perform clinical observations and accurately record using agreed electronic national early warning signals.
* Prepare patients, families/carers and the environment for clinical activities supporting patients and their families/carers.
* Participate in the initial assessment of patients’ needs, under the direct supervision of a registered practitioner.
* Monitor closely patients having undergone a clinical activity ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
* Assist patients to meet their food and fluid intake giving attention to special diets, supplements and cultural requirements.
* Recognise when a patient’s condition changes and seek advice and expertise from registered practitioners.
* Assist in the care of a patient requiring end of life care in accordance with their spiritual and cultural needs.
* Assist with the collection of specimens as requested ensuring accurate labelling and transportation.
Communication
* Contribute during handover process to ensure continuity of care.
* Communicate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team, patients and carers.
* Greet all patients and visitors to the department with courtesy and respect.
* Answer telephone calls appropriately and efficiently.
* Use paper and electronic systems to retrieve and record patient information in line with Trust documentation standards.
Person specification
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Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria.
No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.
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