Healthcare Support Worker - Teddington, United Kingdom - Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust
1 month ago
Description
Looking for a rewarding new opportunity as a Healthcare Assistant
As part of the team you will work closely with patients supporting the Nurse practitioners, GP's and other HCAs to delivery a high quality service to patients with minor injuries and ailments.
As a HCA within the UTC your main role will be to work closely with the clinical staff to deliver care to patients, carry out treatments such as dressings, ECGs, observations, Urine Testing, and some administrative tasks.
with some additional training in wound care management you will manage the list of patients attending for redressings with support from the clinical staff.
There is a positive and inclusive work culture within the UTC with supportive leadership and the opportunity for career growth and development.
Community healthcare is unlike any other part of the NHS. It's personalised care that helps people to retain their independence. It's the NHS at its best and the difference you make is truly tangible.
Our colleagues often describe us as a family, and we know how important that sense of belonging and support is when you start a new job.
In 2018, we were named 'Best Place to Work for Employee Satisfaction' by the Nursing Times. The same year, we won the Workforce category at the HSJ Awards.
In the latest NHS Staff Survey results 2020, we had the best response rate amongst community trusts nationally.
We are the top community trust in the country on the theme Quality of care for the third year.
We had the highest percentage of staff who felt they are able to deliver the care they aspire to and are satisfied with the quality of care they give to patients or service users.
If you enjoy a challenge and want to go home each day knowing you made a difference, you will thrive in our organisation.
Infection Control
It is now a statutory requirement to be fully Covid-19 vaccinated as a condition of employment for this role from April 2022, unless a valid exemption applies.
The successful applicant may have contact with vulnerable service users, and we will therefore seek proof of being fully vaccinated or exemption during the recruitment process.
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