Healthcare Support Worker - New to Care

Do you have a caring nature? Are you looking to kickstart your career in the NHS? Are you a Team player? Can you provide evidence of Maths and English at Level 1? Our main priority for this job role is to find people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own could this be you? You dont need to have previous experience,we will work together to help you become an excellent Healthcare Support Workerat Portsmouth Hospital University NHS Trust. Please note this is an advert for candidates who do not have care experience. You will start your career with us by taking part in our in-depth induction program, designed to support you in finding your feet within our organisation, and quickly feel part of the team. The induction program leads to the Care Certificate.Main duties of the job The HCSW role includes a variety of working patterns which attract shift allowances. Typical day-to day duties include:

• Provide care for patients,helping to maintain their personal hygiene, which will sometimes include working with human excreta and bodily fluids
• Provide physical comfort for patients, whilst ensuring their privacy and dignity is always maintained
• Wash and dress patients, and helping them to safely move around
• Serve meals and help with feeding
• Assist with cleaning tasks and making beds
• Record information to patient administration system and assist team with other administrative duties
Most importantly, you will ensure patient experience is positive by treating all patients, relatives, and colleagues in accordance with Trust values.

Please upload a copy of Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent International ) qualifications to your application, without this information you will not be invited to interview.

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.