Health Care Support Worker - Trauma & Orthopaedics

Job description

Job summary

To assist the registered nurse in the delivery of high quality and person-cantered care.

To provide fundamental nursing care, e.g., assistance with personal hygiene, eating and drinking, mobility needs, washing under direct or indirect supervision.

To carry out limited clinical observations and undertake a range of activities under direct or indirect supervision by a registered nurse, having been assessed as deemed competent in the activities required.

To maintain high clinical standards

To help maintain a clean and safe ward environment.

To contributes towards the department and organisation in the provision of a safe and caring environment.

The post holder may be required to work anywhere within the Trust.

Key working relationships include all members of the multi-professional team, including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals and relevant support workers.

Main duties of the job

1. Communicate with patients and their visitors in order to promote their comfort and well-being

2. Communication with other members of the organisation and respond appropriately

3. Assist patients out of bed, helping with dressing and undressing as required

5. Wash/bathe patients and observe patients pressure points. Document and report if any changes occur.

6. Assist with manual handling and transferring of patients complying with the Trust Moving and Handling policy

7. Report Accidents/incidents to nurse in charge and complete appropriate care plans.

8. Prepare and distribute patients' meal trays and help with the serving of meals and drinks as required.

9. Feed patients. Record oral fluids and food intake as necessary.

10. Apply and remove all receptacles for collection of urine, i.e. urinary sheaths, urinals, leg bags, bed drainage bags.

11. Take and record temperatures, pulses, blood pressures and respirations, blood glucose, urine testing, at the direction of Nurse in Charge, when deemed competent

12. Report skin abnormalities as a result of using urinary appliances.

13. Report skin abnormalities as a result of using urinary appliances.

14. Clean all urine receptacles as per Trust procedure.

15. Cleaning and washing of patients following incontinence of bowel.

16. Record the results of bowel action and report any abnormalities.

17. Adhere to the Trust uniform policy and maintain a professional image.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Desirable

• Level 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience
• Willing to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English)
• Care Certificate or working towards

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working with people, ideally in a front-line customer service role.

Desirable

• Experience of providing person-centred care.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCE

Essential

• Demonstrates a caring, compassionate and empathetic approach to patients and colleagues, whilst having a professional approach.
• Recognise how patients and colleagues need to be treated with dignity and respect and can demonstrate these behaviours in their daily work.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• The ability to respond with kindness and humanity to patients.
• Willingness to undertake the mentorship of new Nursing Assistants after 12 months in post
• Good understanding of care needs relevant to patients in a hospital setting to include: oEating and drinking oDignity and respect oCommunication / conflict resolution oHandwashing and infection control oHygiene needs oSafeguarding
• Basic knowledge of health and safety with an awareness of the importance of following Trust policies and procedures.
• Knows when to escalate to a registered nurse when the situation is beyond their scope of practice.
• Understands the limit and scope of their job role and the need to only do tasks they are trained to do.
• A willingness to provide the highest standards of patient care including personal care.

BEHAVIOURS & VALUES

Essential

• Flexibility in shift / working patterns to meet the needs of the service.
• Works effectively as a team.
• Willing to accept additional responsibilities as delegated by senior staff.
• Professional approach.
• Displays BHT Values

Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Desirable

• Level 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience
• Willing to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English)
• Care Certificate or working towards

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working with people, ideally in a front-line customer service role.

Desirable

• Experience of providing person-centred care.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCE

Essential

• Demonstrates a caring, compassionate and empathetic approach to patients and colleagues, whilst having a professional approach.
• Recognise how patients and colleagues need to be treated with dignity and respect and can demonstrate these behaviours in their daily work.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• The ability to respond with kindness and humanity to patients.
• Willingness to undertake the mentorship of new Nursing Assistants after 12 months in post
• Good understanding of care needs relevant to patients in a hospital setting to include: oEating and drinking oDignity and respect oCommunication / conflict resolution oHandwashing and infection control oHygiene needs oSafeguarding
• Basic knowledge of health and safety with an awareness of the importance of following Trust policies and procedures.
• Knows when to escalate to a registered nurse when the situation is beyond their scope of practice.
• Understands the limit and scope of their job role and the need to only do tasks they are trained to do.
• A willingness to provide the highest standards of patient care including personal care.

BEHAVIOURS & VALUES

Essential

• Flexibility in shift / working patterns to meet the needs of the service.
• Works effectively as a team.
• Willing to accept additional responsibilities as delegated by senior staff.
• Professional approach.
• Displays BHT Values

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

United Kingdom

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