Healthcare Support Worker- Selby Inpatient Unit

Job overview

Selby inpatient unit is a 22 bedded community rehabilitation unit providing rehabilitation and end of life care to the local population of Selby.

We work in close partnership with our multi-disciplinary team and Primary Care colleagues in providing excellent standards of care for patients who are transitioning from hospital and progressing towards discharge or for community patients requiring enhanced care within a community hospital.

Within our unit we have 2 Autumn rooms providing end of life care to our local community.

There is a full time and part time position available

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available. Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role.

Main duties of the job

-Assisting patients with hygiene needs including care of their skin, mouth, eyes, hair, nails, feet and teeth; encouraging self care when possible

- Supporting patients with elimination needs; assisting to use toilet facilities or provision of bed pans, urinals, commodes and vomit bowls. Care of urinary catheters, stomas and other aids that enable the patient to perform elimination and record actions/ findings on the appropriate documentation

- Promote continence and manage incontinence according to the patient’s individual assessment and plan of care

- Support the multidisciplinary team in the prevention and management of damage to patients’ skin, ensuring that correct moving and handling techniques and use of pressure relieving aids are used; report any changes in skin condition to the registered nurse

- Inform the registered nurse of any concerns that you may have regarding the patient so that he / she can assess the patient in a timely manner.

- Dispose of bodily fluids, soiled linen, spillages etc in accordance with Trust policy and guidelines

- Assist patients with eating and drinking i.e. appropriate meal ordering and provision of drinks, meals and supplements; provide aids as required, assist in feeding and hydrating those who are unable to do this for themselves, recording nutritional and hydration intake on the appropriate documentation.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

Working for our organisation

Trust Information Pack:

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Understanding of patient-centered care and the role of the HCSW

Desirable criteria

• Experience working in a healthcare setting

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Numeracy skills to Functional Skills Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent).
• Basic IT skills, able to use applications such as email on a computer or smart device (e.g. tablet).
• Demonstrable effective written and verbal communication skills

Desirable criteria

• Completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate