Job summary
Employer heading
Healthcare and Therapy Clinical Support Worker
Band 3
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work – and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
Chartridge Ward at Amersham hospital is delighted to announce an opportunity for a band 3 Healthcare and Therapy Clinical Support Worker.
Chartridge ward reflects an integrated approach that has been designed in response to the changing needs of the local population. We care for patients who are medically optimised for discharge, but require additional care to be put in place before they can leave hospital. We work to maintain patients ability and function while they wait to be discharged.
The post will involve working on the ward, supporting the nurses and therapists in promoting independence in preparation for the patient’s return to their home or a 24 hour care environment.
This is an exciting and innovative service. Candidates will be experienced carers and or therapy assistants and be able to demonstrate having experience or knowledge of supporting patients to become more independent. You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a range of health professionals . The ideal candidate will be flexible and adaptable, being able to respond to need at short notice.
In order to respond to the healthcare needs of the local population, the ward covers a 24/ 7 days a week rota which therefore includes weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Healthcare and Therapy Clinical Support Worker is to support the delivery of nursing and therapy services to patients. The role will support a range of professions, covering predominately nurses, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. The Healthcare and Therapy Support Worker will work under the supervision of the ward nurse in charge.
Chartridge Ward is managed by Sister Ellie Crisanto and Matron Rose Kennedy
Working for our organisation
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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
• As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Why work for us?
• We’re committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
What do we stand for?
• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of working in a ward environment as a HCA or therapy assistant
- Previous rehabilitation experience
- 6 months experience within a customer care (face to face) environment.
- Experience of working in a team
- Good communication skills with colleagues, other disciplines, patients and carers.
- Able to accept and undertake responsibility for designated tasks
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of working in the NHS (Desirable)
- Health and Safety Risk Aware ( Desirable)
Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate effectively, particularly in relation to people who have a difficulty understanding
- Clear, concise and written communication that is accurate, legal and in a legible manner
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Evidence of a caring attitude
- Ability to self-motivate
- Approachable and helpful
- Empathetic and caring
- Flexible approach to changing circumstances
- Able to know own limitations and seek advice
- Able to complete tasks set, follow instructions
- Assertive
- Reliable
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to undertake manual handling tasks
- Physical ability to assist patients in their mobility and rehabilitation
Desirable criteria
- Basic IT skills in email and Microsoft word
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria
- Level 3 GCSE or equivalent in English
- Good spoken, written and understanding of English
Desirable criteria
- Care certificate/ NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare
Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Good team worker
- The post holder may be required to work across all sites and will be required to travel between the sites in a timely manner.
- Internal rotation shift pattern (Early, late, long days including weekends) and may include occasional night work
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ellie Crisanto
- Job title
- Ward Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01494 734058
- Additional information
If you have any questions, or wish to arrange an informal visit, please contact Ward Sister Ellie Crisanto
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