Health Care Support Worker - Gynaecology Haywards Heath
Job description
Health Care Support Worker Make a difference to someone's life, learn new skills, and meet amazing people. Joining our Trust will give you a wide range of opportunities to make our patient's life better, but it will also transform your life. We are looking for ambitious, caring and compassionate people to join UHSussex family. Due to expanding our services, University Hospital Sussex has a variety of positions available for Healthcare Support Workers. Whether you have previous care experience or not, we will make you thrive in a busy hospital environment. We offer various carrier pathways, in-depth induction training, and continuous support throughout your journey with us. We have full-time and part-time positions are available, and also support flexible working. More than 300 apprenticeships waiting for you, to support your personal growth. Don't hesitate - we are looking for a talent like you! To assist patients to carry out personal care including meeting hygiene, nutrition and continence needs. To assist patient to mobilise where appropriate. Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight on instruction from the qualified nurse. Recording the results appropriately and reporting any abnormalities to the Nurse or Nurse in Charge. Testing specimens and recording the results. Under the supervision of the qualified nurse, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety. Chaperone and assist the clinicians and staff working within the clinic. To restock departmental areas as required reporting any shortages to the NiC/Ward Manager. To adhere to the policy for the Control of Infection. To maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business. To participate in quality assurance programmes as required. To participate in the promotion of a positive learning environment and to act as a role model at all times. To be aware of and contribute to Clinical Governance arrangements/issues for area of work. Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years. Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. Main Duties and Responsibilities To assist patients to carry out personal care including meeting hygiene, nutrition and continence needs. To assist patient to mobilise where appropriate. Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight on instruction from the qualified nurse. Recording the results appropriately and reporting any abnormalities to the Nurse or Nurse in Charge. Testing specimens and recording the results. Under the supervision of the qualified nurse, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety. Chaperone and assist the clinicians and staff working within the clinic. To restock departmental areas as required reporting any shortages to the NiC/Ward Manager. To adhere to the policy for the Control of Infection. To maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business. To participate in quality assurance programmes as required. To participate in the promotion of a positive learning environment and to act as a role model at all times. To be aware of and contribute to Clinical Governance arrangements/issues for area of work. Communication The ability to communicate effectively with a patient enriches the life of that person and reduces stress during hospitalisation. The healthcare support worker provides a great deal of care to our patients, and self-aware HCSW who is educated and supported can hear the voice of the patient, and provide sensitive, compassionate, person-centered care. Skills in using both verbal and non-verbal communication are essential. Service Delivery and Improvement Deliver high quality, compassionate care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (or other registered care professional depending on setting) with a focus on promoting health and independence. People Management and Development To participate in the promotion of a positive learning environment and to act as a role model at all times. Patient Care Delivery To assist patients to carry out personal care including meeting hygiene, nutrition and continence needs. To assist patient to mobilise where appropriate. Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight on instruction from the qualified nurse. Recording the results appropriately and reporting any abnormalities to the Nurse or Nurse in Charge. Support patients undergoing surgery ensuring their comfort and safety. Chaperone and assist the clinicians and staff working within the clinic. Ensure appropriate stock levels and equipment availability to support the smooth running of the clinics at all times Learning and Development Attend mandatory training updates as required. Commit to complete 2-week induction training, and Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment. Undertake training as necessary in line with the development of the post and as agreed with the line manager as part of the personal development process. Achieve and demonstrate agreed standards of personal and professional development within agreed timescales. Identify own learning needs and jointly plan training requirements with your line manager Participate in the Trust’s appraisal process to discuss how your role will help deliver the best possible care to our patients and help to deliver any changes in service.
