Senior Care Support Worker ED Main Depart - Fixed Term / Secondment
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust
Dudley, DY1 2HQView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 November 2026
14 days leftJob description
The Senior Care Support Worker is a valued member of the Emergency Department multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality, compassionate care to pa...
- Provide high-quality, compassionate, patient-centred care under the direction and supervision of a registered practitioner.
- Undertake delegated clinical duties within scope of competence, including taking and recording observations, performing ECGs, venepuncture, blood glucose monitoring and simple wound care following completion of relevant training and competency assessments.
- Assist patients with personal care, mobility, nutrition and hydration needs, maintaining dignity, privacy and independence wherever possible.
- Recognise, report and escalate changes in patients' conditions promptly to ensure timely intervention and safe care delivery.
- Support patient flow throughout the Emergency Department by assisting with admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Assist registered practitioners during procedures, emergencies and resuscitation events as required.
- Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, carers and members of the multidisciplinary team to support a positive patient experience.
- Maintain accurate patient records to effective handovers and documentation.
- Ensure clinical areas are clean, safe and well-stocked, adhering to infection prevention and control, health and safety, and Trust policies.
- Act as a positive role model, supporting the induction and development of new members of staff.
- Participate in training, competency programmes, audits and quality improvement initiatives to support the delivery of safe, effective and responsive emergency care.
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.
As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.
Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.
Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)
Qualification
Essential: - NVQ level 3/ diploma level 3 or working towards; - English & Maths A - C, 9 - 4 or Functional Skills Level 2
Desirable: - Male Catheterisation; - ECG; - Venepuncture
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of caring for people in a care worker role within a hospital, the community or a residential nursing home setting
- Experience of close working with members of the multidisciplinary team
Desirable: - Previous NHS Acute Medical experience
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential: - Effective communication skills, verbal and written; - Computer literate
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential
- Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
- Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
- Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued
How to apply
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First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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