Senior Health Care Support Worker - Ward 42

Job summaryWard 42 at King's Mill Hospital is actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join our bustling ward. Our ward accommodates 24 patients in a combination of bays and en suite rooms, providing a dynamic environment that ensures a diverse and rewarding experience.Ward 42 is home to a well-established medical team and ward-based multidisciplinary staff who work collaboratively to deliver patient-centered care. Our nursing team is known for its friendliness, support, and commitment to sharing skills and knowledge with new and junior staff members. We pride ourselves on offering an excellent clinical area with numerous opportunities for professional growth. Main duties of the jobTo see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached About usThank you for your interest in this role.Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation. We would love you to join us.Job description Job responsibilitiesTo see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attachedJob description Job responsibilitiesTo see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attachedPerson Specification Knowledge Essential Demonstrate good communication skills and understanding of basic requirements for individual patient care Recognise people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect Desirable Awareness of Safeguarding issues. Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 in care or willingness to work towards. Educated to a good standard of general education equivalent to GCSE Maths & English level C or above Care Certificate or commitment to achieving within 2 weeks of commencement Desirable "Care Certificate" qualification. Further Training Essential Able to attend a 3-day Clinical Induction Committed to attending further training and development as identified Experience Essential Able to demonstrate clear and robust verbal and written English communication skills Experience of working as part of a team Previous care work experience Previous face-to-face customer care experience Desirable Previous experience in a hospital setting Contractual Requirements Essential Flexible approach Able to work flexibly on a varied shift pattern according to the roster including nights and weekends Person Specification Knowledge Essential Demonstrate good communication skills and understanding of basic requirements for individual patient care Recognise people's right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respect Desirable Awareness of Safeguarding issues. Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 in care or willingness to work towards. Educated to a good standard of general education equivalent to GCSE Maths & English level C or above Care Certificate or commitment to achieving within 2 weeks of commencement Desirable "Care Certificate" qualification. Further Training Essential Able to attend a 3-day Clinical Induction Committed to attending further training and development as identified Experience Essential Able to demonstrate clear and robust verbal and written English communication skills Experience of working as part of a team Previous care work experience Previous face-to-face customer care experience Desirable Previous experience in a hospital setting Contractual Requirements Essential Flexible approach Able to work flexibly on a varied shift pattern according to the roster including nights and weekends Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer details Employer nameSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust AddressKing's Mill Hospital Mansfield Road Sutton-In-AshfieldNG17 4JL Employer's website