Healthcare Support Worker

Whilst completing these tasks, the underlining aim is to deliver high-quality patient care at all times.

Working for our organisation

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Nursing Care (under direct supervision)

• Develop the skills to obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
• Under supervision follow individual patient care plans and report any changes immediately to the Registered Nurse/Assistant Practitioner.
• Participate in basic patient assessment whilst providing personal care and feeding back to the registered nurse to ensure high standards of care, in particular relating to skin integrity and the alertness of the patient
• Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
• Ensure care is given in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure that the patients bed space is clean, tidy, and accessible and that the person has what they need within easy reach.
• Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.
• Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies
• Develop the skills to maintain effective record keeping and communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills.
• Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty
• Work effectively as part of a team.

Training

• Undertake the Trust’s corporate and local induction, and maintain your learning and compliance with training requirements for your role
• Complete mandatory training. This will vary depending on area of work.
• Attend In-service training.
• Successful completion of the 15 Care certificate modules and practical competency assessment, within required timescales.
• Complete and return on time; all written work, reflective logs and assignments as required, if undertaking additional training eg: Maths/English GCSE.

Professional

• Demonstrate ability to access Trust policies and procedures and comply with those relevant to role.
• Act, at all times, in a manner which demonstrates respect for privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
• Embrace the Trust values and work in an inclusive way.
• Act within limits of competence, ensuring actions support care, protection, and wellbeing.
• Develop and maintain skills, knowledge, and competence for the role, with support from supervisor.
• Ensure all mandatory training is undertaken in line with Trust policy.
• Participate in team discussions / meetings as an integral member of the team.

Administration

• Develop competent in the use of IT systems within the workplace environment.
• Participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff, learners, and other visitors to the department.
• Comply with Trust policy regarding information governance and the care of patient property.

Working conditions

Dependent on work setting you may have frequent exposure to bodily fluids, distressed, or confused patients.

Person specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential criteria

• One of the following:
  • Level 3 (SCQF – 6): - City and Guilds 3 NVQ 3 BTEC National Diploma T Level in Health and Social care. Experience equivalent to the above qualifications
  • Level 2 Functional skills in English and Maths, or equivalent

Desirable criteria

• Already working towards NVQ level 3 in care

Work Experience

Essential criteria

• Be able to work as a member of a team
• Experience of time management and prioritising work
• Experience of working in a health or social care setting

Desirable criteria

• Care certificate

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

Essential criteria

• Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
• IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

BFT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

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