Clinical Support Worker

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Oct 22

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Healthcare
Reading

Requirements

At Prospect Park Hospital, we can offer you a rewarding career, with great opportunities, where you can really make a difference to people’s lives.
Join our highly skilled and supportive mental health team and you can choose the work environment that most suites your interests.
Rowan is a mixed 20 bed Ward that provides care for older adults with dementia and other mental health conditions.
Based in Reading, located close to the amenities of the town centre and a leafy park, the ward works closely with patients and families to help them to identify their needs and participate actively in their care, providing a place of empathy, kindness, and compassion.
We have created a culture where everyone has a voice and where service users and staff collaborate to make positive change.
Our support workers are highly valued, essential members of our team, supporting qualified staff and working closely with patients, carrying out patient observations, assisting at mealtimes, providing personal care, and accompanying patients out of the ward, into the community or back into their own homes.
Working for Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust, you will have access to our Trust-wide Learning and Development programme and be helped to make the most of the great career opportunities that we can offer.
We value our employees and put people first. As a Global Digital Exemplar, we will provide you with an excellent working environment that has just been recognised as having a ‘Outstanding’ rating overall, having being an ‘Outstanding’, well-led, organisation, and having an ‘Outstanding’ Older Adults Community Mental Health Team in our latest CQC inspection, which found that: ‘There was a clear vision, underpinned by a set of values that were well understood by staff across the trust.’
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Responsibilities

supporting qualified staff and working closely with patients
carrying out patient observations
assisting at mealtimes
providing personal care
accompanying patients out of the ward, into the community or back into their own homes

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Clinical Support Worker at Prospect Park Hospital?

Clinical Support Workers support qualified staff, carry out patient observations, assist at mealtimes, provide personal care, and accompany patients out of the ward into the community or back to their homes.

What is the work environment like on Rowan Ward?

Rowan Ward is a mixed 20-bed unit that provides care for older adults with dementia and other mental health conditions, fostering a culture of empathy, kindness, and collaboration between staff and patients.

What opportunities for career development are available?

Working for Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides access to a Trust-wide Learning and Development programme, as well as opportunities for career progression within the organization.

What are the employee benefits offered by Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust?

Benefits include flexible working options, 27 days of annual leave, a generous NHS pension scheme, learning and career development opportunities, discounts at retailers, and free parking, among others.

How does Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust ensure a supportive work environment?

The Trust is committed to providing an inclusive and compassionate environment where employees feel a sense of belonging and are supported to thrive, with various staff networks and wellbeing tools available.

Is there an opportunity for informal visits or further inquiries regarding the position?

Yes, interested candidates can contact Stella Kigozi, the Ward Manager, for informal visits or further details via email at stella.kigozi@berkshire.nhs.uk or by calling 01189605257.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Employees

2007

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of mental health and community health services across Berkshire, UK. Their ultimate mission is to improve the health and well-being of the communities they serve by delivering high-quality, compassionate care. The Trust focuses on supporting individuals at every stage of life, ensuring accessible and effective healthcare services that promote recovery and improve quality of life.