Healthcare Support Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Healthcare Support Worker in our 33B team

A Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) is a core member of the team delivering personal care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate care.

You will carry out a range of non-clinical healthcare tasks, under the direct supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner. Your role is to provide compassionate care, to agreed quality standards and in accordance with Trust values.

There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your individual needs. Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills and skills set specific to your area of work. You will also be supported to obtain your care certificate if you do not have this qualification.

Please note, due to home office rules set by the UK government, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship on this role.

Working as a Healthcare Support Worker, you will:
Perform basic nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse

Assist patients with daily living tasks such as;

helping patients feel comfortable and move around

performing basic health checks

washing, dressing patients and personal hygiene

serving meals and helping to feed patients

Assist the registered nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of nursing care

Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies

Ensure that the patients bed space is clean, tidy, and accessible

Develop the skills to maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care

Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.

Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:

Better outcomes for our Patients
More opportunities for our People
Fairer more consistent care for our Population
Best Value for Public Purse

Our vision for five years from now:
Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
We will contribute to system financial balance

Please refer to the attached job description & personal specification for full list of responsibilities.

1. Develop the skills to obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
2. Under supervision follow individual patient care plans and report any changes immediately to the Registered
Nurse/Assistant Practitioner.
3. Participate in basic patient assessment whilst providing personal care and feeding back to the registered
nurse to ensure high standards of care, in particular relating to skin integrity and the alertness of thepatient
4. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate
for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
5. Ensure care is given in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and
procedures.
6. Ensure that the patients bed space is clean, tidy, and accessible and that the person has what they need
within easy reach.
7. Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.
8. Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies
9. Develop the skills to maintain effective communication with patients, relatives, and members of the
Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication
skills.
10. Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty
11. Work effectively as part of a team