Clinical Healthcare Support Worker

Robin Smith Ward is a 28 bedded surgical ward, caring for both elective and emergency patients, as well as ITU step down patients. We work with multiple specialties including, Colorectal, Upper GI, Urology, Gynaecology, Max fax, ENT, with a special interest in Enhanced Recovery.

We are a vibrant team, which thrives on team work, to help us provide patient centred post-operative care. We are friendly, hardworking and supportive, and are always looking for new ways to help develop our staff.

The role is an opportunity to work as part of an experienced team. You will work alongside highly experienced Nurses and HealthCare professionals, and will provide you with the support you need whilst you settle into your new position., Under direction, to undertake additional duties when trained and competent as follows: (examples)

Accurately record patient's vital signs, e.g. temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiratory rate. Recognise and report abnormalities.

Promote and maintain patient privacy and dignity.

Ensure that patient confidentiality is respected at all times, including verbal and written information.

Contribute to patient assessments, making sure that any information provided by the patient which is relevant to their care is handed on to the Registered Nurse.

Provide support and reassurance to patients and others at times of loss or distress, ensuring that the Registered Nurse in charge is aware of any communication that has taken place.

Help to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff, reporting any hazards, which might endanger others to the Nurse in charge and/or where applicable take appropriate action to remove these.

Assist the Registered Nurse team to ensure that equipment is kept clean, well maintained and ready for use, and that broken items are sent promptly for repair in accordance with local procedures.

Assist the nursing team to ensure that supplies/stocks are maintained.

Assist in the maintenance of ward cleanliness and tidiness and adhere to Infection Control Policy at all times.

To safely obtain, transmit and store information relating to the delivery of a care service.

We are looking for a dynamic Clinical Healthcare Support Worker to join the Robin Smith team, experience is desirable but not essential. On Robin Smith we value a strong work ethic, dependability, and a positive attitude.

If you are committed to the delivery of excellence in clinical care and are a highly motivated team player, then we would be really pleased to hear from you.

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!