Senior Health Care Support Worker

• blood pressure monitoring
• oxygen saturation levels
• body temperature
• pulse rate and respiration rate
• glucose monitoring
• wound swab
• collection and testing of urine, faecal and sputum samples

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

For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.

Nursing Care

Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies. Duties are delegated to you in line with care plans Not all duties are routine, and you will need to use your knowledge, experience and understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility To carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work. Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions. Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures. Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies 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. Maintain accurate records relating to 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.

Person specification

Qualifications And Training

Essential criteria

One of the following:

• Level 3 RQF, SCQF
• City and Guilds 3
• NVQ 3
• BTEC National Diploma (any subject) OR
• Equivalent experience (minimum of 12 months)
• GCSE grade A- C (grade 4 and above) or equivalent in English
• GCSE grade A- C (grade 4 and above) or equivalent in Maths
• Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker) OR
• Equivalent experience
• Completion of Care Certificate

Desirable criteria

• Completion of venepuncture and physiological measurements competencies

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• At least 12 months experience of working in a health or social care setting
• Prior experience as a support worker
• Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team
• Good time management skills and prioritising work
• Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of working in an acute hospital setting
• Experience of working with frailty patients

Skills And Abilities

Essential criteria

• Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
• Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
• IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills
• Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames

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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