Healthcare Support Worker - George Earle

Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team on George Earle Ward, a 28-bed acute ward specialising in the care of patients who have experienced a stroke, as well as those with neurological and acute medical conditions. The ward includes three Hyper Acute Stroke beds, supporting the rapid assessment and delivery of specialist stroke treatments and blood pressure management, ensuring patients receive timely and effective care at a critical stage of their recovery. As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Working closely with nurses, therapists, speech and language therapists, discharge coordinators, ward clerks, catering teams and hotel services staff, you will contribute to ensuring the best possible outcomes and experience for our patients and their families. We are committed to supporting your development and success. You will receive a comprehensive Trust induction, alongside specialist ward-based training, helping you build the knowledge and skills required to thrive in the role. Your contribution will be recognised and valued, with opportunities to actively participate in service improvement and the ongoing delivery of excellent patient care. Advert • Undertake direct patient care, in support of, and under the delegation of the Registered Nurse, and document care given as required. • Following training you will undertake various clinical tasks including cannulation and venepuncture, wound care, ECG recording, blood sugar checks and vital signs. You will be aware of when these need escalating to your nurse. • You will support patients to maintain hygiene including mouth care, change positions to prevent skin damage, and with mobility. • Checking of controlled drugs with Registered Nurse as required. • Complete nutritional assessment records and weigh patients as required both on admission to complete MUST scores and weekly to ensure monitoring of body mass. • Use equipment competently and follow Trust policy with equipment following training. • Escort patients to other departments/hospitals for investigation We are looking for someone who is: • Compassionate, caring and patient-focused. • Enthusiastic and motivated to provide excellent care. • A strong team player with good communication skills. • Committed to maintaining high standards of care and patient experience. • Able to work effectively in a busy and rewarding acute ward environment. Working for our organisation Torbay Hospital provides acute care for the local community and has several community hospitals, and is a hot-spot for those who are considering living by the sea or within half an hour of Dartmoor National Park and an hour to Exmoor National Park. Meanwhile, Plymouth and Exeter are also both within a short drive to enjoy the culture, maritime history and shopping experiences. Why work with us - the team is flexible and promotes a healthy work/home life balance therefore, your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay. Are you a caring, compassionate and motivated Healthcare Assistant looking to make a real difference to patients' lives? Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people’s strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to Team Torbay and South Devon. Important: Unfortunately, our department are unable to support sponsorship for this role. Therefore, applicants who require sponsorship now or in the near future will not be considered for this position. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description for full details which include :- • Interview patients or carers as part of the assessment process • Manual handling of patients and use of mechanical aids • Undertake and accurately record and interpret clinical observations, routine tests and outcome measures • Multitask, prioritise and adapt to the needs pf the patients and ward as a whole during each shift. • Assist patients with continence and elimination requirements, including catheter and bowel care, recording as needed • Assist patients to rehabilitate, working with physiotherapy and occupational therapists. • Assist patients with food and drink following speech and language recommendations, maintaining food and fluid charts You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people. If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts. IMPORTANT INFORMATION • We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly. • Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role. • Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website. • Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly. • Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band. • If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. • It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references. The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.