About this role
Job summary
The Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) is part of the multidisciplinary team and plays a vital role within the team, providing holistic, patient- centred care which is planned and directed by health care professionals. Under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse (RN), midwife or nurse associate (RNA) the HCSW will undertake a range of core clinical skills and depending on the area worked may include specific clinical skills relevant to the speciality. The post holder is expected to cover the duties of other HCSW colleagues within the range of the post holder's knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
Undertakes a range of delegated clinical care duties in hospital, community or other settings Records patient observations and changes to patients clinical conditions - Carries out limited clinical care duties Follow all London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) policies and provide a safe and person-centred environment for the treatment of patients. The post holder is responsible for delivering high standards of care, providing services in accordance with the Trust's values and behaviours to support the nursing team in the delivery of patient care which is safe and effective. The post holder is a fundamental part of the nursing team in providing care to patients/ carers/ relatives at LNWH, including the safe delivery of a range of clinical competency skills.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the key responsibilities and person requirements for this role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Functional skills minimum Level 1 Maths and English or GCSE or equivalent experience Completed Care Certificate or equivalent experience Level 3 Health Care qualification/apprenticeship or equivalent relevant experience or completion of HCSW competency-based workbook.
Desirable
Competencies for existing substantive HCSW Able to maintain positive working relationships
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Experience of working in Acute Hospital setting or care background, in a HCSW role or equivalent Experience of working in Acute Hospital setting or care background, in a HCSW role or equivalent Ability to demonstrate knowledge of data protection and health and safety issues
Desirable
Evidence of continuing professional development Evidence of continuing professional development
Skills, abilities, and attributes Essential
Demonstrate enthusiasm, reliability, team player, respect, and professionalism Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role with reasonable adjustments if necessary
Desirable
Able to maintain positive working relationships; calm under pressure Compassionate Bedside Manner Commitment to learning
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address Northwick Park Hospital
Watford Road
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)