Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW)

To assist in the delivery of patient-centred, compassionate care planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses, and other registered healthcare professionals. To work under direct supervision of the Registered Health Care Professional. To work as part of the nursing and multidisciplinary team to deliver patient care and rehabilitation.

• Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification., To carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no direct supervision
• Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff.
• Lead by example and supervise/support junior members of staff to improve and maintain high standards of care.
• Implements clinical care packages through a range of delegated clinical care duties relevant to the area of service.
  
  We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.
The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.