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Healthcare Support Worker - SAU

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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Healthcare
  • Plymouth, +1

AI generated summary

  • You must provide patient-centered care, maintain communication, and perform clinical interventions after training and competency assessment, ensuring high-quality support and promoting independence.
  • You will provide patient care, promote independence, communicate effectively, and perform clinical interventions after training, following Trust policies.

Requirements

  • Provide direct patient centred care in accordance with patient needs and in line with Trust policies, this may include providing personal care, such as washing and dressing patients, as needed, whilst promoting independence; oral care and supporting with toileting and continence needs.
  • Establish and maintain good interpersonal skills, providing and receiving factual and accurate information and to overcome communication barriers using other methods, such as visual prompts, reassurance, empathy, persuasion.
  • Undertake training to perform high quality clinical interventions effectively and remain competent to practice these interventions, such as clinical observations, blood glucose monitoring, urinalysis, venepuncture, removal or urinary catheter, insertion and removal of peripheral cannulas, perform ECG, calculation of BMI, all following assessment and completion of clinical competency. This is not an exhaustive list, and other clinical interventions may be required dependant on the area of practice.

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient centred care in accordance with patient needs and in line with Trust policies, this may include providing personal care, such as washing and dressing patients, as needed, whilst promoting independence; oral care and supporting with toileting and continence needs.
  • Establish and maintain good interpersonal skills, providing and receiving factual and accurate information and to overcome communication barriers using other methods, such as visual prompts, reassurance, empathy, persuasion.
  • Undertake training to perform high quality clinical interventions effectively and remain competent to practice these interventions, such as clinical observations, blood glucose monitoring, urinalysis, venepuncture, removal or urinary catheter, insertion and removal of peripheral cannulas, perform ECG, calculation of BMI, all following assessment and completion of clinical competency. This is not an exhaustive list, and other clinical interventions may be required dependant on the area of practice.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Healthcare Support Worker in the Surgical Receiving Unit?

The primary responsibilities include providing personal nursing care, contributing to the assessment of care needs, delivering planned care under the direction of a Registered Nurse, and performing clinical interventions such as recording physiological observations, venepuncture, and collecting body fluid samples.

What types of training will be provided to Healthcare Support Workers?

Healthcare Support Workers will receive training to perform clinical interventions effectively, including clinical observations, blood glucose monitoring, urinalysis, venepuncture, removal or insertion of urinary catheters, insertion and removal of peripheral cannulas, performing ECGs, and calculation of BMI.

Is experience in healthcare necessary for this position?

While prior experience in healthcare is beneficial, it may not be strictly necessary as training will be provided to ensure competency in required clinical skills.

How does the role promote patient independence?

The role promotes patient independence by providing personal care services, such as assistance with washing, dressing, oral care, and toileting needs, while encouraging patients to participate in their own care as much as possible.

What attributes are important for a Healthcare Support Worker in this role?

Important attributes include strong interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively, empathy, reliability, and the willingness to perform clinical tasks under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.

What can be expected from the work environment at Torbay Hospital?

Torbay Hospital provides an integrated work environment where Healthcare Support Workers collaborate with allied health care professionals. The workplace fosters a motivated and caring culture, both for patients and colleagues.

Are there opportunities for career advancement in this role?

Yes, there are opportunities for career advancement as Healthcare Support Workers gain experience, complete training, and develop their clinical competencies.

What are the benefits of working at Torbay Hospital?

Benefits of working at Torbay Hospital include being part of an acute care team serving the local community, the attractive location near the sea and national parks, and the chance to work in a supportive and integrated health care environment.

Who can I contact for more information about the role?

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, you can contact Natalia Gomez Borrego, Senior Sister, at natalia.gomezborrego@nhs.net or by telephone at 01803654679.

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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Better health and care for all

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1948
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is a healthcare organisation in the UK that provides a wide range of medical and community services. This includes hospital care, community health services, adult social care, and mental health support across Torbay and South Devon. The Trust's mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care, ensuring patients and their families receive seamless, integrated support. Their purpose is to improve the health and well-being of the local community by offering personalised, patient-centred care.