Healthcare Support Worker - Newton Abbot, United Kingdom - Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
2 weeks ago
Description
Templer Ward is a 30 bedded in patient ward within Newton Abbot community Hospital. 20 beds provide care to specialist stroke and neuro rehabilitation patients following treatment in an acute hospital setting. The other 10 beds are for patients requiring general medical care and rehabilitation.
Joining our team on a permanent full time contract, you will be working within a proactive multidisciplinary team to encourage patients to reach the maximum rehabilitation potential to enable safe discharge from hospital.
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.
We are looking for a caring and compassionate person who is able to work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high standard of individualised nursing care to our patients.
You will need excellent communication skills, and be able to work independently, prioritising your workload to ensure the best outcomes for patients.
You will ensure that your own actions support the care, protection and well-being of individuals, and ensure their privacy and dignity at all times.
We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality, and are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues.
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.
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
Communication and Working Relationships
The post holder will be expected to:
Work as a member of the team
Planning and Organisation
Recognising and responding to situations within the work area and report to the nurse in charge
Responsibility and Skills
Undertake direct patient care, in support of, and under the delegation of the Registered Nurse, and document care given as required
Service Responsibility
Assist with last offices and care of relatives/carers
Organisation
Recognising and responding to situations within the work area and report to the nurse in charge
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.
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