Healthcare Support Worker

Working clinically across Paignton and Brixham sites to ensure the safety and quality of the care given to your designated patients, under the indirect supervision of a registered nurse/practitioner

Undertaking the following, but not restricted to, clinical tasks competently and efficiently:

o Cannulation and Venepuncture

o Conducting ECG's

o Preparation of equipment for various clinics

o Decontamination of equipment within specific guidelines following procedures

o Provide support to patients as a chaperone during personal and invasive procedures

Competently taking and interpreting Vital signs on adults

Able to make appropriate referrals to Adult and Child Safeguarding teams

Supporting and working with colleagues during the shift

Liaising with the wider MDT to maintain safety

Helping to facilitate the development of the service as part of the wider team

To participate in discussions and projects that will benefit the team, the patients and the ward as a whole

Working under guidance and in conjunction with the senior nursing team and the Matron

Following the Trust's Policies and Protocols to ensure the safety of the department

Communication and working relationships

Developing and supporting yourself and others

Employing professional behaviour and communicating effectively and efficiently in a pressurised working environment

Escalating concerns appropriately

Working with and supporting the wider MDT

Analytical and judgement

Participating in developing a career plan

Participate in reflection as part of imbedded practice

Work alongside senior staff to help develop yourself

Participate in staff meetings and think creatively and innovatively regarding the department

Planning and organisation

Managing the patients on the within the Department

Keeping up to date with Organisational developments

Managing own workload assigned, whilst being flexible to changing requirements

Physical skills

Ensure mandatory training is up to date

Competent in basic computer and IT skills

To be able to work at a high pace throughout the shift

To be able to stand for extended periods of time

To be able to work for long periods of time in full PPE

To be able to manage the demands of moving and manual handling

Policy and service development

Follow trust protocols and maintain standards

Be actively involved in developing policies and processes for the dept when required

Actively participate in service development

We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality, and are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues.

The team is flexible and promotes a healthy work/home life balance therefore, your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay.

Listed are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:

If you do not currently hold a Level 3 qualification, you must have an equivalent qualification or level of experience and be willing to enrol on and complete the NVQ Level 3 qualification as part of your employment.

Qualifications and Training

Essential: - NVQ3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification/ experience; - Recent experience as an HCA in a hospital setting; - Care Certificate

Desirable: - Evidence of continued study

Knowledge and Experience

Specific Skills

Desirable: - Be able to undertake venepuncture and cannulation