Ward Support Worker

Role Summary We are recruiting a Band 2 Ward Support Worker to be part of our Neonatal Ward Support Team. This is a Non Clinical Role.This is an essential role, working alongside our team to ensure that our babies and families receive the highest standard of care. You will assist in supporting the day to day running of a busy neonatal unit, ensuring that equipment is clean and available for use.About the Role For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.More detail about the roleWe have a very spacious, purpose-built neonatal unit with 26 cots. You will join a highly skilled, motivated and supportive neonatal team. We are very proud to have been awarded Gold standard by UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative and achieved BLISS Baby Charter accreditation. There are many training and development opportunities available to support the personal and professional development of all staff.Every day, you will make a huge difference to the lives of the people we care for, by supporting our team to deliver a high standard of care to our patients. This is a non clinical role with the following responsibilities: Daily stocking of clinical areas. Damp dust and tidy shelves. Include shelving behind cot spaces in ITU/HDU Put away clean linen daily including baby clothes. Responsible for cleaning incubators, cots and other equipment as per guidance provided and will include the use of Chlorine based products. Will be involved in in-service training for new staff into how to clean equipment. Kitchen responsibilities as per check list. Checking in and out of Breast Pump Equipment ensuring all equipment loaned out is returned prior to the discharge of a baby. Preparation of mother/baby rooms. Ensure resident parents are offered clean linen regularly. Seek help when changing beds. Answer telephone if nursing staff/ward clerk are unavailable. Relate messages to appropriate person. Check incoming stores, complete documentation and put stores away in correct cupboards Ensure a safe environment for staff and visitors. Report safety hazards when identified to the Nurse-in-Charge Report broken equipment when identified to the Nurse-in-Charge Attend fire lecture and manual handling lecture once a year. Undertake yearly appraisal. Ensure that equipment store rooms are regularly tidied and equipment accessible. Strict confidentiality concerning babies and their parents must be observed by the postholder. Our Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) form an essential and well-respected part of our healthcare teams across a number of dynamic settings; out in the community, in our acute hospitals or within our theatres teams to name just a few.You will quickly become a valued member of the team through our comprehensive training and induction programme and our commitment to learning and development will satisfy even the most ambitious person. Once you've completed your training, and gained the necessary experience you will progress along the salary scale.Working Pattern: Long shifts 07:30 - 20:00 (shorter shifts will be considered). Including a mixture of weekdays and weekends. No Nights.Depending on your shift pattern and working hours, you may also receive additional enhancements to your pay.Interview Date: To be confirmedFor further information please contact: Tracey Perry, Clinical Nurse Manager on 01392 406644, [email protected]: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers).As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.Preference will be given to staff with 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.About Us Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people's own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out moreIt has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.Benefits Looking after you is important to us.We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.If you are starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.Salary is not the only financial benefitYou will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work schemeThese are just a few of the benefits available - if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.