Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker

As a member of the team in this enhanced role support and work closely with registered practitioners to deliver a high standard of care to patients, families and their carers in a safe and supportive environment without the need for direct supervision. To work as part of the wider team in developing and maintaining services provided to patients and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area or department. This will be undertaken whilst maintaining the dignity and privacy of all patients and respect their right to confidentiality.,

• Undertake a range of delegated and specific clinical skills for patients that demonstrate an enhanced level of competency /technical expertise documented in the plan of care (see specific clinical skills).
• Prepare patients, families/carers and the environment for clinical activities supporting and reassuring patients and their families/carers and preparing specific equipment as necessary.
• Monitor closely patients having undergone a clinical activity ensuring their safety, comfort and well - being.
• To assist all patients of all genders with their personal care needs, empowering patients, and/or families/carers and actively encouraging participation. This may involve maintaining hygiene needs for individuals such as helping patients to wash and dress themselves and assisting with toileting needs, maintaining privacy and dignity at all times.
• To asses and monitor the patient's skin integrity and to report and document immediately any changes or concerns in their condition.
• To demonstrate clinical competence in order to undertake minor dressings and treatment and as specified in the plan of care and in consultation with the registered practitioner.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families/carers, recognising there may be a need to utilise alternative methods of communication. Where there are barriers to understanding, as required arrange access to information, support and other services to aid effective communication.
• To prepare healthcare records for patient appointments/procedures to enhance the smooth running of the ward/clinic/department.
  
  We are looking for a Band 3 Nursing assistant to join Renal Ward . The role will include working alongside a multidisciplinary team providing high quality patient centred care to a wide range of patients. The successful candidates would need to have the care certificate, be motivated, organised and possess outstanding communication skills. Candidates should enjoy working in a team environment. Work well under pressure and have flexible approach to work., EvidTo demonstrate literacy and numeracy. Good command of spoken English assessed at interview. Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development. Evidence of level 2 Apprenticeship or Diploma in Health-related subject.ence of the Care Certificate
Desirable criteria
• Evidence of Level 3 Diploma or Apprenticeship in Health-related subject or working towards
• Evidence of the care certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust. Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England, Significant experience of the NHS and/or healthcare
• Experience in specialist area
• Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/childcare and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care. Clear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker. Makes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team. Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation. Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team. Is sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals, Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals' vision and values.
  
  Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel., Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.