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Healthcare Support Worker

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
  • Oxford

AI generated summary

  • You must be flexible, a good team player, and support clinics and nurses, working 37.5 hours weekly. Full COVID-19 vaccinations are mandatory for patient-facing staff.
  • You will support clinics and nurses by assisting in patient care, collaborating with the team, and following guidelines under a Registered Practitioner’s supervision.

Requirements

  • Band 3 nursing assistant position for 37.5 hours per week, this post requires a flexible and forward thinking person with the ability to support clinics and nurse within the department.
  • To support clinics and trained nurses in delivering excellent nursing care to patients attending, this requires good team working skills.
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Update: There has been a national announcement that COVID-19 vaccinations will be mandatory for all patient-facing staff from 1 April 2022. This role could be affected by this, we therefore urge all applicants to consider this before applying. Patient-facing staff who have not had both vaccinations by 1 April 2022 will not be able to continue in their role.

Responsibilities

  • You will undertake the following duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Practitioner – see competency framework.
  • To support clinics and trained nurses in delivering excellent nursing care to patients attending, this requires good team working skills.

FAQs

What are the core working hours for the Healthcare Support Worker position?

The core hours for this position are between 08:00 and 18:00.

How many hours per week is the Healthcare Support Worker position?

The position is for 37.5 hours per week.

What is the role of the Healthcare Support Worker in the department?

The Healthcare Support Worker will support clinics and trained nurses in delivering excellent nursing care to patients attending.

Is previous experience required for this position?

The job description does not specify previous experience; however, good team working skills are essential.

What are the key responsibilities of this role?

Key responsibilities include supporting clinics, assisting trained nurses, and undertaking duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Practitioner.

What should applicants be aware of regarding COVID-19 vaccinations?

Applicants should be aware that COVID-19 vaccinations will be mandatory for all patient-facing staff from 1 April 2022. Those who have not had both vaccinations by this date will not be able to continue in their role.

How can I arrange an informal visit to the department?

To arrange an informal visit, you can contact Cynthia Okpala, the Outpatient Sister, at Cynthia.okpala@ouh.nhs.uk or by calling 01865 234873.

Which hospitals are part of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust?

The Trust comprises four hospitals: John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

What type of clinics does the department run?

The department runs a variety of clinics with multiple specialities.

What is the importance of team working in this role?

Good team working skills are essential to effectively support clinics and trained nurses in delivering quality nursing care to patients.

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Mission & Purpose

OXFORD UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (OUH) is a world renowned centre of clinical excellence and one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK. The Trust is made up of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital (which includes the Children's Hospital, West Wing, Eye Hospital, Heart Centre and Women's Centre), the Churchill Hospital and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, all located in Oxford, and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury, north Oxfordshire. The Trust provides a wide range of clinical services, specialist services (including cardiac, cancer, musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation) medical education, training and research.