Healthcare Support Worker - Swinley Ward

Job overview

Swinley Ward is a busy, fast paced, acute Surgical ward. We are looking to recruit a part time Health Care Assistant with experience in the hospital setting with the potential possibility of developing to a Band 3 HCA on completion of training.

This role is fixed term to cover maternity leave and 36 hours per week till September 2027. Shift pattern across 7 days Monday - Sunday, including days and nights, 12 hours per shift.

This vacancy may close early if there are a high number of applicants.

NHS employees should obtain their manager’s approval for a secondment before applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made.

NHS Employees should ideally secure their manager’s agreement for a secondment arrangement ideally prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis as It has been established to cover maternity leave and will end in 12 months or when the substantive postholder returns. Whilst this post is advertised on an acting / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.

Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Unrestricted right to work in the UK is required.

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Assistant will work as part of the ward team with supervision of registered practitioners to provide effective, safe patient focused care at all times.

Contribute to the development of the care environment with a positive, professional attitude.

Contribute to the maintenance of daily provision of service and care to meet the individual needs of patients and department.

To support the smooth running of the ward and ensure patients, relatives and carers are dealt with in a friendly and efficient manner.

You will ensure that policies and guidelines are adhered to.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a health care assistant you play a vital role in delivering high standards of care to our patients on Swinley Ward.

Swinley Ward is a busy surgical ward, you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure all patients are cared for and treated with dignity and respect. Your duties will be varied, and include, assisting patient with personal hygiene, assisting patients during meal times, talking and listening to patients and working in partnership with patients, carers and the wider team.

This is a very demanding and challenging role, you will need to be compassionate and caring and have a passion for this type of work. You will need to demonstrate that you are highly motivated, enthusiastic, well organised and are able to work both independently and as part of a team. Effective communication skills are essential.

• Responsible for providing direct care to the defined group of patients under the direction of the registered nurse.
• Assists patients to undertake normal activities of daily living
• Follows care plans developed by the registered nurse
• Reports any changes in patients condition, untoward incidents or accidents to the senior nurse immediately
• Assists with the maintenance of ward cleanliness
• Assists in maintaining stock levels
• Assists with the transportation of patients, equipment and supplies

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.