Healthcare Support Worker

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.