Senior Care Support Worker - ED Minor Injuries

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Senior Care Support Worker to join our dedicated Minor Injuries Unit team. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care within a busy urgent care environment. You will assist in ensuring patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate care while contributing to the smooth running of the service and supporting the achievement of both local and national standards. If you are enthusiastic, organised, have excellent communication skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. We are committed to supporting flexible working, staff wellbeing, and professional development, with regular engagement events that place staff at the heart of service improvement and innovation., The Senior Care Support Worker will work closely with registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within the Minor Injuries Unit. Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the assessment, care, and treatment of patients under the supervision of a registered practitioner.
• Assisting with clinical and non-clinical duties to ensure the efficient running of the unit.
• Communicating effectively with patients, relatives, and members of the healthcare team.
• Recognising and promptly reporting any changes in a patient's condition to the appropriate healthcare professional.
• Maintaining accurate patient records and adhering to Trust policies and procedures.
• Contributing to a positive patient experience by delivering compassionate and dignified care.
The successful candidate will undertake a structured training and development programme, including mandatory training, competency-based assessments, and in-house development opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge. In return, we offer a supportive working environment with access to structured training, career development opportunities, and ongoing support from our Practice Development Nurses and Senior Leadership Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced healthcare support worker looking to further develop their skills within an urgent care setting.

At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace. As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise. As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise. Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.