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Do you have the passion, enthusiasm and knowledge to provide excellent care to acute surgical patients? Are you positive, creative and dynamic?
If you do then the Surgical Directorate is currently looking for Health Care Support Worker for an exciting role on Ward B2
Our focus is on providing safe and exceptionally skilled surgical care to our patients. We focus heavily on training, education, staff support and development; alongside collaborative working with our Consultants and other professionals. We consider ourselves a supportive team, who welcome learners and those wishing to grow their skills and knowledge.
We deliver high quality care to patients with complex needs and multiple co-morbidities, we are a forward-thinking directorate and wards, We always put our patients first.
We strive towards improving our services to meet the ever changing needs of our patients, the workforce and the systems of the future.
We need Health Care Support Workers that are passionate about the contribution they make to safe and compassionate patient care, their working environment and colleagues. We are a strong and happy team...so why not come and join us!
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team assisting with patient care and
other departmental-related duties as directed by a Registered Nurse to ensure kind, safe, and compassionate care for patients.
Working for your organisation
The successful candidate will work within the already established team in delivering high quality seamless care to emergency surgical patients
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
The roles and responsibilities of a Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) include (but not limited to):
Making sure patients are comfortable
Helping patients move around
Washing and dressing patients
Taking basic observations and updating patient records
Keeping departments tidy and ensuring equipment is clean
Serving meals and helping patients eat
Collecting, storing, and labelling biological specimens
Keeping hospital supplies properly stocked and organized
Working closely with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians, and therapists in order to provide patients with exceptional care
Support workers may also provide physical and emotional support, encourage and support the development of personal skills, and help with household tasks
Do you have the passion, enthusiasm and knowledge to provide excellent care to acute surgical patients? Are you positive, creative and dynamic?
If you do then the Surgical Directorate is currently looking for Health Care Support Worker for an exciting role on Ward B2
Our focus is on providing safe and exceptionally skilled surgical care to our patients. We focus heavily on training, education, staff support and development; alongside collaborative working with our Consultants and other professionals. We consider ourselves a supportive team, who welcome learners and those wishing to grow their skills and knowledge.
We deliver high quality care to patients with complex needs and multiple co-morbidities, we are a forward-thinking directorate and wards, We always put our patients first.
We strive towards improving our services to meet the ever changing needs of our patients, the workforce and the systems of the future.
We need Health Care Support Workers that are passionate about the contribution they make to safe and compassionate patient care, their working environment and colleagues. We are a strong and happy team...so why not come and join us!
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team assisting with patient care and
other departmental-related duties as directed by a Registered Nurse to ensure kind, safe, and compassionate care for patients.
Working for your organisation
The successful candidate will work within the already established team in delivering high quality seamless care to emergency surgical patients
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Please note if the role or service is relocated as part of a planned move, employees will not be eligible for excess mileage reimbursement. Travel from the postholder's home to the new work base will be considered a normal commute. Any other changes not related to this relocation will be managed according to the relevant Trust or National terms and conditions.
The roles and responsibilities of a Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) include (but not limited to):
Making sure patients are comfortable
Helping patients move around
Washing and dressing patients
Taking basic observations and updating patient records
Keeping departments tidy and ensuring equipment is clean
Serving meals and helping patients eat
Collecting, storing, and labelling biological specimens
Keeping hospital supplies properly stocked and organized
Working closely with other healthcare professionals such as nurses, physicians, and therapists in order to provide patients with exceptional care
Support workers may also provide physical and emotional support, encourage and support the development of personal skills, and help with household tasks
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Healthcare Support Worker - Ward B2 position is now open for candidates interested in the Nurse / Compounder Jobs sector. This role in Poole offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Nurse / Compounder Jobs is a plus.