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Healthcare Support Worker - Elizabeth Ward

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Barts Health NHS Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should be compassionate, motivated, and a strong communicator, with or without healthcare experience. Teamwork skills are essential, and you'll receive support to develop competencies.
  • You will monitor vital signs, assist with personal care, support nutrition and hydration, perform basic delegated tasks, and apply wound dressings, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Requirements

  • Barts Health is looking to recruit a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 who will work in Elizabeth Ward at Whipps Cross Hospital.
  • This post is open to individuals who are both experienced Healthcare Support Workers or those new to care.
  • Individuals that are new to care will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within six months upon successful completion of all required competencies.
  • We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a hospital setting.
  • Strong teamworking and communication skills are essential to ensure the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of our patients.
  • An excellent communicator, they have experience of working in a team, to ensure the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our patients.
  • This post may close early due to the number of applications received so you are advised to apply promptly.
  • The post holder will continue to develop essential competencies though training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority.
  • This post attracts individuals who are new to care.
  • You will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within 6 months upon successful completion of all required competencies; until then, you will be placed at a Band 2 salary.
  • Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
  • We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.
  • We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect.
  • We aim to create an equitable working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential.

Responsibilities

  • Patient observations (e.g., monitoring vital signs)
  • Assisting with personal care and mobility
  • Supporting patients’ nutritional and hydration needs
  • Undertaking limited range of delegated duties (e.g. taking blood pressure, recording ECG, MRSA screening)
  • Simple wound dressings
  • Strong teamworking and communication skills are essential to ensure the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of our patients.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Healthcare Support Worker - Elizabeth Ward.

Is this position suitable for individuals new to care?

Yes, this position is open to individuals who are both experienced Healthcare Support Workers and those new to care.

What support is provided for those new to care?

Individuals new to care will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within six months upon successful completion of all required competencies.

What types of tasks will a Healthcare Support Worker perform?

A Healthcare Support Worker will undertake tasks such as patient observations, assisting with personal care and mobility, supporting patients’ nutritional and hydration needs, undertaking delegated duties, simple wound dressings, and more.

What qualities are essential for this role?

Strong teamworking and communication skills are essential for ensuring the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of patients.

Can you describe the environment in Elizabeth Ward?

Elizabeth Ward is a busy cardiology unit with a total of 18 beds, requiring a multidisciplinary approach to provide safe and high-quality care.

What are the working hours for this position?

The post holder will be required to work within a challenging clinical environment and may undertake shift work, which may include nights and weekends.

Is there an opportunity for professional development?

Yes, there is scope for professional development through roles such as link nurse and access to relevant healthcare courses/training.

What is Barts Health’s vision for its hospitals?

Barts Health's vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals known for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care to patients.

Who can I contact for further information or to arrange an informal visit?

For further details, you can contact Matron Shafina Mohamed Yousuff at shafina.yousuff@nhs.net or call 0208 539 5522 Ext 4053. Additionally, you can contact Senior Sister Kauthar Mohamed at 0208 535 6868.

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Barts Health NHS Trust operates several major hospitals in East London, providing comprehensive healthcare services including emergency care, surgery, and specialist treatments. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and improve health outcomes for the community they serve. Their purpose is to ensure that every patient receives the best possible treatment and support, fostering health and well-being across the diverse populations in their care.

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