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Job summary

Main area
Outpatients
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 16 hours per week
Job ref
184-DC6235797
Employer
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bridgwater Community Hospital Outpatients
Town
Bridgwater
Salary
£22,383 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
19/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust logo

Healthcare Support Worker - Outpatients Department

NHS AfC: Band 2

Our award winning trusts recognise that our colleagues are our most valuable resource, we are proud of the excellent levels of service our Trust provides to our service users and the dedication and conscientiousness of our colleagues. With over 10,000 colleagues working for our trusts in a very wide range of services, we aim to provide a supportive, inclusive environment in which our colleagues can thrive.

 

Job overview

We are looking to recruit 2 compassionate individuals to work 16  hours within our committed outpatient’s team. 

You will be a reliable team player, have excellent communication skills, a kind and caring manner and be willing to work flexibly.

You will work closely with other team members to provide skilled nursing care to patients undergoing consultation, investigation and treatment in the Outpatient Department.

You must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Care and experience of caring for patients in a community hospital setting is essential.

You will need to be motivated, hardworking and show empathy to all our visitors to our hospital.

Main duties of the job

To ensure that patients are treated with dignity and respect, to ensure that high quality of care is given. 

To advise patients and carers on health care issues and support them in times of stressful and emotional events which are frequently emotionally demanding to the nurse and demanding on their time. 

Performing clinical skills relevant to individual clinics e.g. Blood pressure, 
weights, urine, visions.

Decontamination and tracking of equipment after use.

Assisting the Consultant and other Healthcare professionals within the clinical setting independently.

To support and assist in audits / monitoring / collecting data / transferring data to other sources; in collaboration with the department manager & Matron.

Car Driver to travel to other clinic areas that we cover Robert Blake school /Burnham on Sea War Memorial Hospital  OPD

Working for our organisation

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Qaulifications & Training

Essential criteria
  • NVQ Level 11 (Direct Care).
  • Evidence of literacy & Numeracy skills – GCSE or equivalent.
  • IT skills
Desirable criteria
  • Venepuncture skills.

Knowledge

Desirable criteria
  • Previous Experience as a care assistant.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident committedStep into health

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Chere.richings
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01278 436781
Additional information

Senior Sister

Bridgwater, Burnham & Wellington Outpatients Department

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