Health Care Support Worker - Ward 43

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Job Summary
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of others?
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate Health Care Support Worker to join our team on Ward 43 - a bustling and modern respiratory medical ward.
Ward 43 is a 24-bed clinical area, equipped with en-suite facilities in 12 single rooms, designed to offer comfort and privacy for our patients. We care for individuals with a variety of acute respiratory conditions, providing a diverse and rewarding work environment.
You'll work closely with our well-established medical team and ward-based multidisciplinary staff to deliver patient-centred care. Our team fosters a supportive and collaborative culture where your contributions are valued and your professional growth is encouraged.

Main duties of the job
As a Health Care Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in:

• Assisting patients with personal care and daily activities.
• Monitoring and recording vital signs.
• Supporting the nursing and medical staff in delivering high standards of care.
• Ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients and visitors.
• Providing emotional support to patients and their families during their healthcare journey.

About Us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.

Date posted
28 March 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 2

Salary
£23,615 a year per annum pro rata

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
214-MED-7002736

Job locations
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton-In-Ashfield
NG17 4JL

Job Description
Job responsibilities
To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.

Person Specification

Contractual Requirements
Essential

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

• Able to demonstrate clear and robust verbal and written English communication skills
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Previous care work experience
• Previous face-to-face customer care experience

• Previous experience in a hospital setting

• Able to attend a 5-day Clinical Induction
• Committed to attending further training and development as identified

• NVQ 2 in care or willingness to work towards
• Educated to a good standard of general education equivalent to GCSE Maths & English level C or above
• Care Certificate or commitment to achieving within 12 weeks of commencement

• "Care Certificate" qualification
• NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care Certificate

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

• Awareness of Safeguarding issues

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
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton-In-Ashfield
NG17 4JL
Employer's website
https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level
Entry level

Employment type
Full-time

Job function
Other

Industries
Hospitals