Job summary
The Senior Care Support Worker will:

• Be an integral member of the ward/department team working under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.
• Be responsible for providing care to patients as delegated by the registered practitioner following the completion of specific competencies.
• Contribute to the maintenance of care environment and quality initiatives to enhance patient care.
• Ensure that their practice adheres to policies, procedures and competencies.
• Act in a manner that upholds privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality of patients and colleagues.
• This post will also include a 6-12 month rotation to Ridge Hill community-based rehab unit.

Main duties of the job
The Senior Care Support Worker will together with members of the Nursing team and contribute to the implementation of a high standard and individualised patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.

The post holder will be required to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team, patients and relatives and must be able to recognise and report to the appropriate person any changes in the patient's condition which may require the intervention of others.

The post holder will be assessed on appointment on their level of competence and required as part of the Trusts training and development programme for care support workers to undertake a structured pathway of development to include basic skills and in house development programme.

About us
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of "excellent health care, improved health for all". We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.

As part of the NHS People Promise, your wellbeing is our priority, and we are committed to ensuring our employees achieve a healthy work-life balance supported by our flexible working options and by making reasonable adjustments where possible. We believe no-one should have to sacrifice family, friends, or their personal interests for work. We are a modern employer able to attract and retain high quality staff through our commitment to the NHS People Promise.

As an employer, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute their best. We want to ensure that our workforce is representative of the population we serve. More information - inclusive practice people promise.

Dudley Group offer many opportunities for our staff to develop and grow within their roles through our Learning & OD Team. These include topics such as communication, wellbeing, team development, cultural competency, and values.

Please click below to view our EDI page: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (dgft.nhs.uk)

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake

Person Specification
Qualification
Essential

• NVQ level 3/ diploma level 3 or working towards
• English & Maths A - C, 9 - 4 or Functional Skills Level 2

Desirable

• Male Catheterisation
• ECG
• Venepuncture

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience of caring for people in a care worker role within a hospital, the community or a residential nursing home setting
• Experience of close working with members of the multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous NHS Acute Medical experience

Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential

• Effective communication skills, verbal and written
• Computer literate

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Trust Values
Essential

• Able to provide safe, caring and effective services
• Values and behaviours that reflect the Trust values of Care, Respect and Responsibility
• Commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that is free from discrimination and where people feel they belong and their contribution is valued

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).