Job summary Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare? We have an exciting full-time opportunity for you to join our driven, kind, and inclusive team on Ward 51 as a Health Care Support Worker Ward 51 is a vibrant, fast-paced 24-bed ward specialising in Acute Geriatric Medical care. Our team is passionate about delivering holistic, high-quality care tailored to meet the diverse needs of our patients. From the moment you step onto the ward, you'll feel the energy, compassion, and commitment that defines our approach to healthcare. Main duties of the job As a Health Care Support Worker, you'll be a vital member of our dedicated team, contributing to our mission of providing exceptional patient care. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting patients with their daily needs and activities, promoting comfort and dignity. Collaborating with nurses and medical staff to ensure seamless care delivery. Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming ward environment. Providing compassionate support to patients and their families during challenging times. 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. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 214-MED-6863514 Job locations King's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-In-Ashfield NG17 4JL Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification document Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification document 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 Desirable 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 5-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 Desirable 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 5-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 https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)