Healthcare Support Worker - Cromie Ward

Why work with us - As a Healthcare Support Worker with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust on Cromie Ward, you will be working together as part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assist the registered nurses and senior clinical staff in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care.
We are a fast-paced 25 bedded acute surgical ward caring for general surgical patients, gastroenterology and with a specialist in urology. This means our Healthcare Assistants have a fantastic opportunity to learn new clinical skills in a supportive environment with an enthusiastic team for developing staff.
Cromie Ward staff are a friendly group of hard working individuals, enthusiastic to provide excellent patient care. We actively support each other professionally and personally creating a friendly team atmosphere which we believe you will benefit from too while developing new skills., + Observing, monitoring and recording of vital signs including, taking temperatures, pulse, respirations.
+ Measuring weight and Height.
+ Providing personal care to patients to meet personal hygiene.
+ Supporting patients with nutrition, feeding and assisting with fluids.
+ Supporting patients with comfort.
+ Emptying catheter bags and recording output, + Supporting the wider team during peak activity or during absences
+ To ensure high standards of care in accordance with agreed policies and procedures
+ To work with registered nurses and senior clinical staff to maintain a clean and safe environment for clients and staff
+ To be aware of clients' emotional, social and physical needs, reporting back to senior staff responsible for clients' care
+ Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care delivered to be evaluated and accurate records maintained
+ Record in the relevant documentation the care that has been delivered contemporaneously
+ Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
+ Work collaboratively with registered / senior staff, other health professionals and hotel service staff to ensure clients' holistic needs are met
+ Update client IT systems in the absence of the ward / unit administrator where appropriate
+ To liaise with ward / unit administrators regarding clients' records for clinics / admissions / discharges
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
+ We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly
+ Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role
+ Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
+ Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
+ If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
+ It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

The team is flexible and promotes a healthy work/home life balance therefore, your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay. Listed are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:
+ NHS Pension Scheme
+ Childcare at our day nursery
+ Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays
+ Staff Discounts
+ Career development and training opportunities
+ Employee Support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement.
If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real assed to Team Torbay and South Devon. #CareToJoinUsTSD