About this role
Job summary
Are you ready for a new challenge?
Could you make a difference?
Are you:
A health care support worker?
Committed to giving the highest standard of patient care
Compassionate towards patients and their families
An excellent communicator with the ability to work in a team
Motivated toward personal development
A full UK driving license holder with access to a car
An exciting opportunity has come up for the Adult Community Nursing Service. We are currently looking for a Band 3 health Care support worker to work across the Hounslow areas based at the Bedfont Clinic, Imperial Road. The service operates from 0700 until 1900 seven days a week but the candidate will be required to work 08:30 to 16:30 with no weekends.
Get your career in the right direction, with the right organisation and at the right time - please come to West London Trust and be part of this organisation.
Main duties of the job
To carry out clinical duties and be prepared to undertake clinical skills as per needs of the service and specific patient after training and competence assessment with support from an identified mentor for example, venepuncture, Blood Pressure, pulse and temperature recording, urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring, simple wound dressings and non-complex tasks such as continence reviews.
To undertake basic duties as delegated and overseen by the registered nurse and actively report any changes in a patient's condition in a timely way to the registered nurse.
Liaise with other health care and multi-agency workers to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to care.
To communicate with patients at a time and level appropriate to their needs in a manner that promotes positive health.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Educated to GCSE Standard; A-C including English and Maths Practical knowledge acquired through training, short courses and/or experience in health or social care related setting
Desirable
Health Care certificate
Experience Essential
Providing care in a health or social care related setting Working in a healthcare environment
Desirable
Working in a community setting
Knowledge Essential
Professional standards including confidentiality and clinical governance Infection prevention and control standards
Desirable
Understanding of the impact of Mental Health e.g., dementia, depression, on the management of medical and long-term conditions Risk assessment and management knowledge of health and safety and personal safety issues Safeguarding Adults & Children Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
Skills Essential
Basic competency in literacy and numeracy IT literate with ability to use databases and other software packages Effective written and verbal communication skills Able to produce well written and timely clinical records Basic clinical skills e.g., blood pressure, temperature, pulse, urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring Ability to communicate and build rapport with patients, families, carers, colleagues, and other professionals to progress the care of the patient Ability to communicate and build rapport with patients, families, carers, colleagues, and other professionals to progress the care of the patient Ability to follow guidelines and procedures within agreed boundaries Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to participate in service and organisational change Ability to undertake administrative and clerical duties as required. Ability to review and maintain clinical supplies and equipment.
Desirable
Developed clinical skills, e.g., continence care, containment product assessment and review
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 West London NHS Trust
Address Bedfont Clinic
Imperial Road
Feltham
TW14 8AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)