Healthcare Support Worker (Eating Disorders)

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Support Worker (Eating Disorders)

£31088

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 days ago, 26 Sep | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 1bac9884b6f94c4398f9f7c72376a051

Full Job Description

You will work within the MDT in developing and implementing care for patients, you will receive support from your Supervisor and Ward Manager to help you develop your PDP. The service is constantly evolving and therefore genuine opportunities for professional development.
The team are well established, dynamic, with a strong commitment to multidisciplinary working, service development and continued professional development., By following care plans, provide day-to-day care to a designated group of
patients with direction and supervision from qualified nursing staff.
To be fully aware of the individual needs of patients including their presence on the Unit, during the span of duty.
To carry out basic housekeeping duties and hands on work as directed by the Nurse-In-Charge.
Record and document as required (and after appropriate training)
physical observations, such as weight, temperature, pulse and
respiration and blood pressure. To report to the Nurse-In-Charge any
significant findings.
Complete Venepuncture as required (and after appropriate training).
Provide meal support and post meal support to the patients., Work only under the direction and supervision of trained Nursing staff.
Act as Allocated worker, observe and interact with patients and document as required in the patients notes.
Recognise and respect the patients as individuals with the same rights, needs and emotions as everyone else. Promote the dignity and esteem of patients at all times.
To act in a manner to raise standards of care and make the service culturally sensitive, relevant and accessible to meet the needs of the patients.
Ensure patients make informed decisions whenever possible based open and honest dialogue with the patient and their carer, and ensure patient's choices are respected where possible.
Assist qualified staff in the assessment of patients' needs and the implementation of individual plans of care.
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

Experience of working with Eating Disorders is desirable but not essential for this post.

Working for our organisation
We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.
Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.
We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.
With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Staff are the heartbeat of our organisation and we offer Inpatient staff a £2,000 Post Probation Bonus, followed by £1,000 paid 12 months later.
Hear from our staff what it's like working with our CNWL Eating Disorders service, please click on below videos" - Wording if it is more than 1 video

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. See attached Staff Reward and Wellbeing Handbook detailing our benefits, discounts and wellbeing initiatives for staff.
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.