Senior Healthcare Support Worker

£24625-£25674

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Banbury, Oxfordshire

Part time
Permanent
Onsite working

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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Full Job Description

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're looking for an experienced Healthcare Support Worker with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who is keen to learn and take on new clinical skills to work alongside our nursing teams. We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and professional approach to the delivery of care, ensuring the best patient and family experience. Candidates should be excellent team players with the ability to use their own initiative and judgement to resolve issues. They should also have a tactful, sensitive manner, work well under pressure, with a flexible approach and a willingness to suggest ideas for improvements. Previous Healthcare Support Workers experience and successful completion of the Care Certificate (or equivalent healthcare qualification) is essential, along with an ability to demonstrate compassion and a commitment to learning new skills.
Evidence of the Care Certificate, Essential criteria
Significant experience of the NHS and/or healthcare
Experience in specialist area, 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.

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