Ainslie Ward at Torbay Hospital is seeking a full-time Healthcare Support Worker to join our dynamic Trauma and Orthopaedic team. We are a fast-paced ward committed to delivering the highest possible standards of care in line with each patient’s assessed needs.
Our 26-bedded trauma ward provides an excellent opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, caring for patients who often require surgery for a wide range of injuries. You will work effectively and, where appropriate, independently alongside Registered Nurses and Practitioners as part of the daily running of the ward.
In this role, you will be fully supported in your professional development through a combination of in-house training, external courses, regular supervision, and appraisals. We are committed to helping you achieve your full potential and progress in your career.
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people’s strengths, encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Team. #CareToJoinUsTSD
Working clinically to ensure the safety and quality of the care given to your designated patients, under the indirect supervision of a registered nurse/practitioner
Undertaking the following, but not restricted to, clinical tasks competently and efficiently:
Cannulation and Venepuncture
Wound Care
Performing ECGs
Competently taking and interpreting Vital signs on adults
Able to make appropriate referrals to Adult and Child Safeguarding teams
Supporting and working with colleagues during the shift
Liaising with the wider MDT to maintain safety
Helping to facilitate the development of the service as part of the wider team
To participate in discussions and projects that will benefit the team, the patients and the ward as a whole
Working under guidance and in conjunction with the senior nursing team and the Matron
Following the Trust’s Policies and Protocols to ensure the safety of the department
Why work with us - The team is flexible and promotes a healthy work/home life balance therefore, your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay.
Listed are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:
NHS Pension Scheme
Childcare at our day nursery
Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays
Staff Discounts
Career development and training opportunities
Employee Support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline
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.
