Senior Healthcare Support Worker

The Health Care Support Worker is responsible for the delivery of holistic, patient- centred care which is planned and directed by health care professionals. This will include a range of core clinical skills and depending on the area worked will include specific patient or speciality clinical skills.

The post holder is responsible for delivering high standards of care and providing services in accordance with the Trusts values and behaviours to support the nursing team in the delivery of patient care which is safety and effective.

The post holder is a fundamental part of the nursing team in providing care to patients/ carers/ relatives at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Trust, including the safe delivery of a range of clinical competency skills.

Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trust professional appearance policy and infection control policy.

Uphold the Trusts values and behaviours and behave in a manner fitting with the responsibility this brings to maintain the public confidence.

Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff, patients and families, and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person they come into contact with.

Uphold the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the client group and respect equality and diversity of everyone at all times.

Work collaboratively with others in the care setting to ensure that patients needs are met.

Use social media as per Trust policy and procedures.

Read and follow the Skills for Health Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and always maintain the confidentiality of patient information.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."

If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.

Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

Education and Qualifications

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Skills and knowledge