Senior Health Care Support Worker - ECO Team

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.Click on this link to find out about our values https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/p/about-us/our-trust-values Job overviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join our Enhanced Care Observations Team at Weston General Hospital.Do you have what it takes to provide enhanced person-centred care to the most vulnerable patients? Would you enjoy having the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients of all ages and really make a difference to their hospital experience? Would you like to be part of a supportive team but have the ability to work independently across a number of specialised wards in Weston?We are looking for Band 3 Healthcare Support Workers to join our team - where no 2 days are ever the same. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a commitment to team working but who can also use their own initiative and manage their own time.Prior experience of working as a nursing/care assistant is an essential requirement for this role.The Enhanced Care Team is a team of Healthcare Support Workers covering Weston General Hospital, supporting patients who require a higher level of observation. These patients may be at risk of harm to themselves or others and you will help to maintain a safe environment for them while providing enrichment with meaningful activities. You will be part of a team, directed by an ECO team leader, but will work independently on an allocated ward.Main duties of the jobYou are required to follow Trust policies such as infection control and manual handling and will carry out a range of clinical tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered Nurse.Supporting patients who require a higher level of observation, undertaking a range of duties with direct/indirect supervision of the RN. The SHCSW will be competent to provide compassionate care to agreed quality standards and will continue to develop further skills, knowledge and competencies that will be determined through assessment.They must have an understanding of the Enhanced Care Observation (ECO) policy and the relative assessment documents. They will support individuals to participate in conversation and activities such as reminiscence-based activities, games & puzzles, simple crafts; together with supporting independence in activities of daily living. This may also include activities outside of the ward environment if deemed appropriate.They will also be expected to support the band 2 Health Care Support Workers and participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff, learners and others Visitors to the ward/unit. You will provide compassionate care, maintain patient assessments, records and documentation adhering to Trust policies and procedures and practice area specific competencies to an agreed quality standard.Working for our organisationUniversity Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.Detailed job description and main responsibilities For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Person specificationQualifications and training Essential criteria One of the following: Level 3 (SCQF - 6) - City and Guilds 3; NVQ3; BTEC National Diploma; experience equivalent to the above qualificationsLevel 2 functional skills in English and Maths or equivalentCompletion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps the apprenticeship standard for senior healthcare support worker) or equivalent experienceKnowledge and experience Essential criteria Experience of providing care in a health care or social settingAble to work as a dynamic member of a teamExperience of time-management and prioritising workUnderstands and committed to a caring approach to patients and relativesSkills and abilities Essential criteria Effective and appropriate communication skills, both verbal and writtenAble to complete appropriate documentation accuratelyDemonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and proceduresAbility to work with minimum supervision to a high standardIT skills, basic word, email, keyboard skillsAbility and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given timeframesFlexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across clinic locations depending on clinical needAble to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner/attitudeEnthusiasm and commitment to working in the healthcare settingAble to meet the physical and developmental demands of the roleCommitted to providing high quality patient careWe hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.• As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we're meeting our pledge.• The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.• UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.• To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.• If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.• The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.• By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.• Please be aware of scams - unless specified above, we will only communicate with you via @recruit.trac.jobs or nhs.net e-mails and we will never ask you for any payments.IMPORTANT:Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person SpecificationOnly those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirementsThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download ECO B3 JD (PDF, 448.6KB) Policy Statement - Ex Offenders (PDF, 424.6KB) UHBW Behaviours and Values (PDF, 299.3KB)