Main area: Critical Care
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract: Permanent (1 role is full time and one role is 29.62 hours)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Must be flexible and able to work weekdays, weekends, bank holidays, with occasional night shifts)
Job ref: 276-6826739-AC
Site: QVH East Grinstead, Head and Neck Unit
Salary: £23,615 per annum (Yearly)
Closing: 23/01/2025 23:59
Welcome to Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and thank you for your interest.
Working at QVH combines the excitement, challenge, and career opportunities of many larger organisations with the satisfaction of delivering excellent patient care that really does re-build our patients’ lives.
We also offer attractive benefits such as:
Tailored personal development to support career aspirations, including accredited clinical and management development programmes
Flexible working arrangements for a work-life balance that suits you and your needs
A dedicated reward programme, offering a range of national and local discounts, cashback and tax relief schemes
Sustainability
At Queen Victoria Hospital, we want to be the first Net Zero Hospital in England. The Trust expects all staff to reuse and recycle more, use energy and water efficiently, and focus on sustainability in the workplace.
The Critical Care Unit is a 5-bedded acute surgical unit caring for Maxillo-Facial/ENT cancer, reconstructive surgery, and burns patients. We currently have an opportunity for a Health Care Support Worker to join our busy and friendly specialist team.
The ideal candidate will be empathic, caring, and compassionate. You will also be reliable, self-motivated, and able to work as a member of the team assisting all staff in the daily running of the ward and providing high standards of care to patients.
Previous experience in a healthcare setting is desirable, although orientation, training, and supervision will be provided to the right candidate. Basic IT skills are beneficial.
Queen Victoria Hospital offers developmental opportunities for Health Care Support Workers. You will be enrolled on the Care Certificate and be given the opportunity to apply for various apprenticeship programmes.
Main duties of the job
The Health Care Support Worker will work as part of the critical care team with the supervision of registered practitioners to provide safe and effective patient-focused care at all times. Contribute to the development of the care environment with a positive, professional attitude. Contribute to the maintenance of daily provision of service and care to meet the individual needs of patients and the department. Support the smooth running of the ward and ensure patients, relatives, and carers are supported in a friendly and efficient manner. Ensure that policies and guidelines are adhered to. Working for our organisation
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care, and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond. Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities Prepare bed spaces in preparation for receiving patients. Assist to ensure the ward is restocked and maintain the cleaning of clinical areas. Assist with the admission and discharge of patients. Support the provision of an effective and safe clinical service. Work as part of a team under supervision to provide a safe, effective environment of care for patients, relatives, and their carers. Support the registered practitioner in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care. Undertake a range of delegated clinical duties under the direction of a registered practitioner. Assist in ensuring all written documentation is completed, i.e., Patient care plans and charts. Communicate with colleagues, patients, and their relatives/carers in a professional and compassionate manner. Assist patients with activities of daily living while ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained at all times. Maintain professionalism at all times and respect colleagues. Person specification
Qualifications
A good standard of secondary education. NVQ in healthcare or equivalent. Basic IT skills. Attributes
Demonstrates compassion when dealing with patients, families, and colleagues. Good communication skills. Understanding of confidentiality. Experience
Experience of team working. Experience of caring for and supporting patients in a care/hospital environment. The closing date given is a guide only. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
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The Health Care Support Worker will work as part of the critical care team with the supervision of registered practitioners to provide safe and effective patient-focused care at all times. Contribute to the development of the care environment with a positive, professional attitude. Contribute to the maintenance of daily provision of service and care to meet the individual needs of patients and the department. Support the smooth running of the ward and ensure patients, relatives, and carers are supported in a friendly and efficient manner. Ensure that policies and guidelines are adhered to. Working for our organisation
Rated GOOD overall with outstanding care by the CQC. A specialist NHS hospital providing life-changing reconstructive surgery, burns care, and rehabilitation services across the South of England and beyond. Our success is underpinned by the skills and enthusiasm of our staff and a strong culture of partnership. We are fully committed to training and development of the workforce with support for continuing education and learning. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities Prepare bed spaces in preparation for receiving patients. Assist to ensure the ward is restocked and maintain the cleaning of clinical areas. Assist with the admission and discharge of patients. Support the provision of an effective and safe clinical service. Work as part of a team under supervision to provide a safe, effective environment of care for patients, relatives, and their carers. Support the registered practitioner in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care. Undertake a range of delegated clinical duties under the direction of a registered practitioner. Assist in ensuring all written documentation is completed, i.e., Patient care plans and charts. Communicate with colleagues, patients, and their relatives/carers in a professional and compassionate manner. Assist patients with activities of daily living while ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained at all times. Maintain professionalism at all times and respect colleagues. Person specification
Qualifications
A good standard of secondary education. NVQ in healthcare or equivalent. Basic IT skills. Attributes
Demonstrates compassion when dealing with patients, families, and colleagues. Good communication skills. Understanding of confidentiality. Experience
Experience of team working. Experience of caring for and supporting patients in a care/hospital environment. The closing date given is a guide only. You are therefore advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
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