Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Torquay, United Kingdom - Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

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Torquay, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker you will provide the highest achievable standard of emergency care following individual patient assessment of needs.

You will work effectively alongside Registered Nurses/Practitioners within the Department as required on a daily basis, and undertake supervision and where appropriate assist with the orientation of staff unfamiliar with the department

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 department as a whole

Working under guidance and in conjunction with the senior nursing team and the departmental Matron

Following the Department's and Trust's Policies and Protocols to ensure the safety of the department

Why work with us - The nursing team in the Emergency department consists of both Adult and Paediatric qualified nurses and works alongside Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Advanced Paramedic Practitioners who manage the Minor Injuries service within the department.

Supported by very capable and knowledgeable Assistant Practitioners and Healthcare Assistants.

The medical team and nursing team work together to ensure the safety of patients and staff within the department and to ensure the delivery of high quality care to those who require our services.

The nursing team has an excellent resource that are the Practice Educators which are based within the department and offer a multitude of learning experiences tailored to the needs of the Emergency Department.

Led by an experienced Emergency Nurse, the team not only facilitates in-house training for the clinical skills required by nurses within the Emergency Department, but is also very responsive to the developmental and educational needs of all the staff on an individual basis, and are an invaluable asset to the team.

The requirement for the delivery of safe, high quality care is at the heart of all we do, and we take great pride in the professionalism of the team and our work.

Developing and supporting yourself and others

Managing your cohort of patients 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 documentation

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.