• Job Description

  Req#: C9798-5623?language=en&page=358&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  An exciting opportunity has become available for a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker on Lickey Ward at the Princess of Wales Community Hospital, part of Herefordshire & Worcestershire Health & Care NHS Trust

  If you are hardworking, compassionate and a great team player then we would like you to apply for this position to expand our valued team.We would welcome your application if you have an enthusiasm for making a difference to a patient's hospital experience.

  This role requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Given the current UK immigration regulations this role is not eligible for sponsorship and therefore it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants.

  Main duties of the job

  Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team promoting the continuity of patient rehabilitation and care as planned.

  To be pro-active in assisting the organisation with nursing and therapy activities.

  To contribute to the development and evaluation of nursing care.

  Good opportunities exist for further training and development within the role. You will be joining an enthusiastic, supportive, and friendly Multi-Disciplinary Team. You will receive support and development through in-service training, regular appraisals, a personal development plan and clinical supervision.

  About us

  We are community hospitals, neighbourhood teams and community health services across Worcestershire and the provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We work in partnership with other organisations to keep our community well at home for as long as possible.

  We provide services for people of all ages, across a range of settings, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions.

  We have an open and supportive culture, recognised by the CQC and other external regulators. We want you to thrive, offering you every opportunity to develop. We will support you; help you fulfil your ambitions with a varied and flexible training programme; and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We endeavour to offer an attractive work-life balance, with flexibility in our approach to help you get the most out of your career.

  We provide our staff with direct access to a wealth of resources to support their wellbeing, from our Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, to wellbeing festivals or access to free online exercise classes.

  At the core of our values, we are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights. We take every opportunity to strengthen our approach to equality and diversity in delivering best patient care and the employment of our staff.

  We would encourage you to visit the Trusts Recruitment Microsite, click the Employer Website link.

  Date posted

  17 January 2024

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £22,383 a year pro rata for part time (£11.45 per hour)

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  C9798-5623

  Job locations

  Lickey Ward, Princess of Wales Community Hospital

  Stourbridge Road

  Bromsgrove

  B61 0BB

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2) in Care or A good standard of general education to GCSE level and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 2 qualification on appointment to post
  • Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
  • I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

  Experience

  Essential

  • Working with adults in a care setting

  Desirable

  • Nursing experience within the NHS / Hospital Setting
  • Experience of working in general medicine or rehabilitation
  • Previous face-to-face customer care experience

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
  • Must understand basic requirements for individualised personal care

  Desirable

  • Basic IT Skills
  • Awareness of Safeguarding issues

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Ability to challenge poor behaviour
  • Role modelling good behaviour
  • A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
  • Ability to praise and be supportive to others
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
  • A flexible and adaptable team member
  • Enthusiastic and self motivated

  Additional Criteria

  Essential

  • Able to work flexibly on a varied shift pattern according to the roster including nights and weekends

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2) in Care or A good standard of general education to GCSE level and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 2 qualification on appointment to post
  • Will be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
  • I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer

  Experience

  Essential

  • Working with adults in a care setting

  Desirable

  • Nursing experience within the NHS / Hospital Setting
  • Experience of working in general medicine or rehabilitation
  • Previous face-to-face customer care experience

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Recognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect
  • Must understand basic requirements for individualised personal care

  Desirable

  • Basic IT Skills
  • Awareness of Safeguarding issues

  Skills & Abilities

  Essential

  • Ability to challenge poor behaviour
  • Role modelling good behaviour
  • A positive attitude and able to act on feedback
  • Ability to praise and be supportive to others
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats
  • A flexible and adaptable team member
  • Enthusiastic and self motivated

  Additional Criteria

  Essential

  • Able to work flexibly on a varied shift pattern according to the roster including nights and weekends

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

  Address

  Lickey Ward, Princess of Wales Community Hospital

  Stourbridge Road

  Bromsgrove

  B61 0BB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

  Address

  Lickey Ward, Princess of Wales Community Hospital

  Stourbridge Road

  Bromsgrove

  B61 0BB

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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