Care Support Worker Wirral
Job description
Job Title: Care Support WorkerTrust Location: Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS FTPay Rates: £ 11.45 - £ 20.95About the Trust –Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS FT provides a range of acute hospital and community services as well as some specialist services such as rehabilitation. As one of the biggest and busiest acute NHS trusts in the North West, the Trust has been recognised by numerous national awards in areas including dermatology, dementia, patient experience, patient safety, scientific innovation and staff engagement. Wirral has a stunning coastline and a beautiful countryside, with 50 miles of rural walking routes, cycle areas and beaches. The busy cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester are within easy reach with excellent transport linksAs a member, you’ll have fantastic benefits:Competitive pay rates – work this week, get paid next weekManage your shifts and timesheets on the go – access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphoneEssential support when you need it – 24/7 365 days – Call us anytimeMulti-locational - work across neighboring TrustsFirst choice of shifts or placements at your Trust– access before they are made available to agencyVaried working options to suit your lifestyle – access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or fixed Term placementsTraining and development opportunitiesBuild holiday allowance for every shift you workStakeholder pension scheme availableWhat you’ll be responsible for:Monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, and weight.Assisting in the delivery of patient care as directed by the Registered NurseEnsuring that the patient is the prime focus when making decisions about their care and wellbeing.Assisting patients with compassion when undertaking normal activities of daily living whilst ensuring that privacy, dignity, and human rights are respected.The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.You’ll have the following qualification/experience:In addition to experience, all Care support worker roles will be required to provide evidence of completing the Care Certificate or a relevant qualification. Evidence accepted includes:Student Nurse with at least 12 weeks’ clinical placements.Care Certificate from an NHS OrganizationQCF Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services – issued after 2011QCF Level 2 OR above Diploma in Health & Social Care or Clinical Healthcare Support – issued after 2011QCF Level 3 OR above Diploma in Healthcare Support or Maternity & Paediatric Support – issued after 2011 (For Paediatric & Maternity roles only)Degree /Diploma in Nursing and currently do not have an NMC Registration.Minimum of 6 months Acute HCSW UK (Private, NHS or Armed Forces) hospital/hospice experience within the last 2 years*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.Who are NHS Professionals?We specialize in putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members. As an equal opportunities' organization, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.Apply TodayBy joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.DisclaimerPlease note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.Job Types: Part-time, Full-timeSalary: £11.45-£20.95 per hourBenefits:Company pensionEmployee discountDay range:Every weekendMonday to FridayShift:10 hour shift12 hour shift8 hour shiftDay shiftNight shiftEducation:GCSE or equivalent (preferred)Experience:Home care: 1 year (preferred)Language:English (preferred)Licence/Certification:Driving Licence (preferred)Work Location: In personReference ID: M0042-23-5323
