Job summary
Are you caring and good at talking to people?Do you enjoy working as part of a team?Do you want to make a difference for NHS patients in Buckinghamshire?

You have the opportunity to join our fantastic and friendly Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) family as a healthcare support worker - no previous experience needed.

These are great opportunities for candidates who are looking to step into healthcare for the first time, or for those who are already in healthcare and want to work for an NHS Trust. Health Care Support Workers play a crucial role in all aspects of care delivery for our patients.

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact bht.recruitment@nhs.net or phone 01494 734868.

Main duties of the job
You will be joining a team of dedicated professionals who you will learn from on the job, we provide training to ensure you have the skills for the role and offer development opportunities to realise your career potential.

You will be enrolled onto a health care support worker induction programme held each month, ensuring you feel supported as you take the first steps into your new career.

Shift patterns on Day Surgery are: 07;00 to 20:30, Monday to Friday (no weekends).

About us
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification
Education, Qualification & Training
Desirable

• Care Certificate in healthcare (Level 3)
• Willing to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English)

Experience
Essential

• Understands nature of the HCSW role and responsibilities

Desirable

• Previous experience in a health care setting
• Evidence of working in a busy environment
• Experience in a customer focused environment

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge
Essential

• Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
• Ability to use a computer
• Ability to communicate in English clearly and concisely with patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
• Understands concept of Confidentiality and standards of conduct and care
• Courteous with patients and others both internal and external

Special Circumstances
Essential

• Ability to work agreed shift patterns designed to meet service needs.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.