Healthcare Support Worker-Elmwood

Job summary

Elmwood Ward at Parklands Hospital is a 17 bedded specialist dementia ward providing compassionate, person centred care to patients with a diagnosis of Dementia. As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting patients with their physical, emotional and social needs while promoting dignity, independence and safety at all times. You will be joining a friendly, supportive and welcoming multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high quality dementia care.

Full training will be provided during working hours, including PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression), Basic Life Support and Patient Handling. There are excellent development opportunities, including progression to nursing apprenticeships.

The ward operates a range of working patterns to support a 24hour service. Shifts include Earlies (7:00am--3:00pm), Lates (1:30pm--9:30pm) and Nights (9:00pm--7:30am). There are also opportunities to work compressed hours through long day shifts which can be discussed at interview. Night shifts are worked on a rotational basis, and weekend and bank holiday working is a requirement of the role.

Elmwood Ward benefits from its own enclosed garden and seating area for patients and visitors, providing a calm and therapeutic environment. A dedicated sensory room is also available to help stimulate cognition and improve patient wellbeing. No two days will be the same, and resilience, compassion and adaptability are essential qualities in this rewarding role

Main duties of the job

To provide physical and psychological care to service users in accordance with the specified plan of clinical care.

To carry out duties as designated by the person in charge including personal care.

To accurately record patient/service user information.

To provide support to relatives/carers

Job responsibilities

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.