Brixham Community Hospital are seeking to recruit a Healthcare Support Worker to a substantive full time post to provide the highest achievable standard of care following the patients assessment of needs.
The unit has a 20 beds which provides you with the opportunity to work alongside our Multi-disciplinary teams to provide the highest standard of care and enable patients to reach their maximum rehab potential. You will work effectively and without direct supervision alongside Registered Nurses/Practitioners within the ward/hospital as required on a daily basis. Full time
In your role, you will be supported with your development needs both from in house training and also from external courses whilst having regular supervision and appraisal to ensure you are helped to reach your maximum potential and development.
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people’s strengths and 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 Foundation Trust Team.
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
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 Unit 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
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. Browse our interactive booklet to learn more about our staff benefits!
Developing and supporting yourself and others
Assisting with managing care of all patients on the unit, alongside colleagues
Adhere to Trust protocols and procedures
Follow trust protocols and maintain standards
Competent use of Equipment. Training and supporting others
Participating in developing a career plan
Follow TSDHCFT Policies and use correct agreed documentations
Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Home Office Skilled Worker visa route, due to the increased salary threshold introduce in early May 2025. Therefore, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK.
