Senior Healthcare Support Worker - ECC/ UTC

People at the Heart. One Team. Your Career at WWL. Job overview We are seeking a Senior Healthcare Support Worker to work within our busy Emergency Department/ UTC. We will be looking for enthusiasm, drive and passion where the delivery of outstanding levels of care can be nurtured. You will have excellent communication skills and the flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of this busy area. You will be motivated and committed to delivering high quality care to your patients in a busy and challenging unit. The successful candidate will be efficient, reliable and be able to work using their own initiative whilst being part of a team. You will be a motivated and confident healthcare support worker dedicated to assisting in the delivery and the development of an excellent service. These vacancies are open to internal and external applicants. Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received . Please note this vacancy is not eligible for visa sponsorship as it does not meet the minimum salary threshold, due to being part time. You must ensure you have the right to work in this role. An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care qualification / Skills for Care, Skills for Health, and NHS England accredited Care Certificate is a mandatory requirement of this role. Advert You will be responsible for providing a range of personal care for patients and a range of clinical duties under the guidance of a registered healthcare professional. Senior Healthcare Support Workers work independently performing a number of clinical duties/tasks following training and meeting competency within role as per policy and procedure. Senior Healthcare Support Workers will be responsible for providing a range of personal care for patents and a range of clinical duties under the guidance of a registered healthcare professional. Working for our organisation Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values. · People at the Heart · Listen and Involve · Kind and Respectful · ONE Team WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Duties and Responsibilities Your role as a Healthcare Support Worker is to support our Nursing teams deliver the best care possible to our patients and contribute to the smooth running of our wards and departments. We know that no two days are the same and it’s hard to fit everything on one page, however, the following are an example of the duties our Healthcare Support Workers do every day in their role. 1. Assist patients with the provision of washing, dressing, personal care, beverages and/or meals. 2. Assist qualified nursing and medical staff where requested. 3. Communicate with all members of the team to maintain a good service provision. 4. Ensure that all patients are able to meet their hygiene needs, providing a level of assistance appropriate to the individual. 5. Prepare and support the patient appropriately during any activity that is to be undertaken. 6. Alert the registered nurse where you notice any changes in the patient’s health and well-being or any possible risks. 7. Undertake observations/tasks such as patient temperature, weighing, fluid checks as directed 8. Ensure effective use of material resources/supplies within the ward/unit in consultation with senior staff. 9. Assist with the general cleaning and re-stocking of resources where appropriate as well as cleaning and preparing patients beds. 10. Contribute to own personal development and take an active part in learning opportunities. To stay up to date with the latest Trust news and events, follow us on our social media channels: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Recruitment Information for Applicants Our preferred method of application is online. If you experience any difficulties submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01942 773823 for support. 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We strongly encourage you to use the supporting information section to demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria, providing clear examples where possible. On-Call Please note that some roles may require participation in an on-call rota, particularly those that are operational in nature. Continuous Service WWL is part of the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment . We recognise continuous or ‘unbroken’ service from any Greater Manchester Local Authority, NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This ensures access to our service-related benefits.