Health Care Support Worker

The Critical Care Department in SFH is looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated Health Care Support Worker. We are a 15 bedded unit who play an active role both in the Trust and the East midlands Critical Care Network. Critical Care is a dynamic work environment and is constantly changing hence we are looking for someone who will adapt to the environment and the challenges it presents.

You will have the opportunity to develop their skills and are encouraged to be part of service improvement and challenge convention.

The primary role is to support the bedside nurses in caring for the patients on the unit, this can include personal care of patients and assisting in the day to day running of the unit .

Please contact the unit on 01623 672268 for an informal visit

The post holder will carry out assigned tasks in delivering and supporting direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses.
The post holder will demonstrate a courteous and helpful approach to patients, relatives and visitors to the Ward/Department supporting other team members to create an environment that is motivating, stimulating and supportive. Actively keep the clinical areas clean and tidy, to maintain a safe and pleasant environment and contribute to the control of infection in clinical work areas.
To report any untoward incidents, accidents and any other relevant information to the Nurse in Charge.
Must maintain confidentiality of all patient information and maintain principles of Information Governance.

Thank you for your interest in this role.

Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here and we are the Health Service Journal’s Trust of the Year in 2020.

The Care Quality Commission rated King’s Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall we are rated Outstanding for care.

For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.

Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients, we also care for you. We would love you to join us.

Assist in providing care to patients, in support of and supervised by Registered Nurses.
Carry out assigned duties, which maintain hygiene orderliness and safety of the ward.
To ensure the equipment is prepared and fit for use and that the area is well maintained and adequately stocked.
There may be a requirement to participate in departmental based audit and research.
The post holder will be required to handle and record details of any personal items or belongings of patients admitted to ward, ensuring they are properly stored. To support the provision of the highest quality patient care through personal actions and continuous improvement.

To see the full detailed job description and main responsibilities of the job please refer the job description attached.