Healthcare Support Worker – Lymington

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. Please see below for detailed job description of the role.

Position

Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) band 2-3 progressive within the Surgical Unit at Lymington Hospital, Romsey and Hythe (UHS NHS) Trust.

Responsibilities

• Support the theatre team, surgeons and anaesthetists during perioperative care in the Theatre Suite.
• Support clinicians in clinics, perform basic screening observations such as urine analysis and bladder scanning, and assist with minor procedures in the Surgical Outpatient Department.
• Provide support for clinics at sites in Hythe and Romsey.
• Work within a close-knit team to deliver safe and effective care.
• Attend UHS General Hospital for training and development.

The unit operates Monday to Friday; potential for a future weekend service.

Benefits and Development

Minimum 35 days paid holiday (on appointment pro rota). Generous final salary pension scheme. Free onsite parking. Opportunity to broaden skills and knowledge. Flexible working environment where possible. Training and development at UHS General Hospital.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria

• Capable of attaining NVQ level 3 in care with acute units corresponding to specialty or equivalent experience
• Completed secondary education
• Ability to move and handle patients and equipment
• Understanding of acute hospital environment and the role of SHCA
• Ability to demonstrate clarity and breadth in use of English language
• Completed care certificate or ability to complete within 6 months of appointment
• Requirement to be aware of and adhere to the care certificate standards; https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/care-certificate
• Following completion of training demonstrates the ability to acknowledge changes in the patient’s physical/psychological needs and elevate as appropriate
• Capable of completing EQUIP training
• Following training able to provide evidence of training for the safe use of equipment within theatres
• Following training able to provide evidence of experience of working in the theatre environment
• Capable of completing core HCSW competencies and additional specific competencies related to area of work within 12 months of appointment
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), flexible approach, and ability to work on your own initiative.

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience in acute hospital setting
• Volunteer sector
• Teaching assistant
• Nursing home carer

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