Healthcare Support Worker- Allerton Ward

Job overview

Are you keen to make a difference and develop your skills working in a multi-disciplinary team?

Being a Healthcare Support Worker is a fantastic starting point in the NHS that provides a taste of what a career in healthcare is really like. You will work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals which will open your eyes to the different roles you might want to work towards in the future!

There are no set entry requirements to become a Healthcare Support Worker though a basic level of literacy and numeracy skills are expected, and a recent experience gained in the care sector is essential. You will need a mix of skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships and effective time management.

Allerton Ward are recruiting for full time or part time permanent Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to join our caring, committed and inclusive team at Torbay Hospital working days, nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rota.

This is a personally rewarding and fulfilled role as it presents the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others by providing care in their time of need. #CaretojoinusTSD

Main duties of the job

As Healthcare Support Worker you will look after a variety of patients with different health concerns, and will make a real difference to someone’s quality of life!

• Observing, monitoring and recording patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight.
• Communicating with patients, relatives and carers, and assisting with clinical duties.
• Providing personal care including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

In return for your skills and commitment, we offer a friendly working environment, role development and personal development plans supported with training opportunities.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit; Becky Smith Ward Manager Allerton, 01803 655503

Unfortunately, this post is not eligible for sponsorship.