Health Care Support Worker

An exciting opportunity has come up for the Adult Community Nursing Service, Night Nursing. We are currently looking for a skilled person who can do 21 hours a week (1 overnight shift- 11 hours and 2 twilight shifts- 10 hours) to work across the Hounslow locality based at Clayponds Hospital on a Fixed Term Contract for 6 months to cover maternity. The service operates from 19:00 until 07:00 seven days a week. The service has 2 shifts, 19:00 until 12 midnight (Twilight) and 19:00 until 7:00 AM (Overnight). Please note that the service is currently undergoing service re-design and the operational hours will change by 7th December 2026 from 7pm-7am to 8pm-8am under phase 1 transformation project. The phase 2 (TBC) will be happening shortly after the implantation of phase 1 with the Night Service re-design involving the twilight and the overnight shifts. We are looking for someone who will be very flexible in supporting the new service structure in the future. The service also delivers urgent community response between 20:00 and 22:00 as part of the service specification and to prevent hospital admission., To carry out clinical duties and be prepared to undertake clinical skills as per needs of the service and specific patient after training and competence assessment with support from an identified mentor for example, venepuncture, Blood Pressure, pulse and temperature recording, urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring, simple wound dressings and non-complex tasks such as continence reviews. To undertake basic duties as delegated and overseen by the registered nurse and actively report any changes in a patient's condition in a timely way to the registered nurse. Liaise with other health care and multi-agency workers to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to care. To communicate with patients at a time and level appropriate to their needs in a manner that promotes positive health., The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

Are you ready for a new challenge? Could you make a difference? Are you: A health care support worker? Committed to giving the highest standard of patient care Compassionate towards patients and their families An excellent communicator with the ability to work in a team Motivated toward personal development A full UK driving license holder with access to a car,

• Educated to GCSE Standard; A-C including English and Maths
• Practical knowledge acquired through training, short courses and/or experience in health or social care related setting, Providing care in a health or social care related setting
• Working in a healthcare environment, Understanding of the impact of Mental Health e.g., dementia, depression, on the management of medical and long-term conditions
• Risk assessment and management
• knowledge of health and safety and personal safety issues
• Safeguarding Adults & Children
• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Basic competency in literacy and numeracy
• IT literate with ability to use databases and other software packages
• Able to produce well written and timely clinical records
• Basic clinical skills e.g., blood pressure, temperature, pulse, urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring
• Following training, can work without direct or with minimal supervision, and is able to recognise own limitations
• Ability to follow guidelines and procedures within agreed boundaries
• Ability to participate in service and organisational change
• Ability to undertake administrative and clerical duties as required
• Ability to review and maintain clinical supplies and equipment, Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to use own initiative and problem solve and know when to report issues and seek advice from senior staff
• Committed to lifelong learning and achieving full compliance with the competencies and standards of this role and for career progression
• Willingness to undertake training and competencies for additional clinical interventions to support service development
• Willingness to learn and implememt new ways of working, including using digital solutions with patients and in the operation of the service
• Ability to travel to multiple sites; car driver and has access to own transport
• Flexible enough to take on shifts required to safely cover the service and patient visits following service re-design.
  
  West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.