About this role
Job summary
Join Our Team at Malvern Community Hospital!
Were looking for a Healthcare Support Worker to join our Outpatients Department. Become part of our friendly and dedicated team, where youll help deliver high-quality, personalized care to our patients in a safe and clean environment.
This is a part time post working 22.5 hours per week
As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will:
Support experienced Consultant Surgeons in a range of Outpatient Clinics, including vascular and general surgery. Provide compassionate care to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. Work within a team committed to maintaining the highest standards of nursing service. Occasionally assist in clinics that extend beyond regular hours (until 6:00 PM for specific services).
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to patient wellbeing while growing your skills in a dynamic healthcare setting. If youre passionate about making a difference and delivering outstanding care, wed love to hear from you!
Please note the Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status. Employment on a time limited visa doesnt guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of a healthcare support worker are:
Undertake clinical procedures following assessment of competencies by qualified senior members of staff
Carry out delegated nursing care
Provide safe and effective care
Identifies areas for the improvement
liaise with nursing staff for information regarding Observations, lab samples, blood sugar monitoring, dressings and further health checks.
stores to be restocked daily.
comply with policies and procedures of the ward.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Working with adults in a care setting
Desirable
Nursing experience within the NHS / Hospital Setting Experience of working in general medicine or rehabilitation
Qualifications Essential
Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2) in Care OR A good standard of general education to GCSE level and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 2 qualification on appointment to post Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
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 Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address Malvern Community Hospital
185 Worcester Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 1EX
Employer's website https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)