Job summary
Are you keen to make a difference and develop your skills working in a multi-disciplinary team?

Being a Healthcare Support Worker is a fantastic starting point in the NHS that provides a taste of what a career in healthcare is really like. You will work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals which will open your eyes to the different roles you might want to work towards in the future!

There are no set entry requirements to become a Healthcare Support Worker though a basic level of literacy and numeracy skills are expected, and a recent experience gained within the last 3 years in the care sector is essential. You will need a mix of skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships and effective time management.

Cromie Ward are recruiting for a full time permanent Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to join our caring, committed and inclusive team at Torbay Hospital working days, nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rota.

This is a personally rewarding and fulfilled role as it presents the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others by providing care in their time of need. #CaretojoinusTSD

Main duties of the job
As Healthcare Support Worker you will look after a variety of patients with different health concerns, and will make a real difference to someone's quality of life!

• Observing, monitoring and recording patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight.
• Communicating with patients, relatives and carers, and assisting with clinical duties.
• Providing personal care including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety.

About us
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:

• Unfortunately, our department are unable to support sponsorship for this role. Therefore, applicants who require sponsorship now or in the near future will not be considered for this position.
• If you do not currently hold a Level 3 qualification, you must have an equivalent qualification or level of experience and be willing to enrol on and complete the NVQ Level 3 qualification as part of your employment.

Job responsibilities
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

In return for your skills and commitment, we offer a friendly working environment, role development and personal development plans supported with training opportunities.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit; Michelle Thomas Ward Manager Cromie ward 01803654081

Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
• Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience

Desirable

• Care certificate
• English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills

Knowledge
Essential

• To be able to demonstrate a basic level of literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

• Previous knowledge of hospital computer systems
• Basic IT Skills

Specific Skills
Essential

• To demonstrate experience in a caring environment in or outside of the workplace

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.