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Band 2 - Healthcare Support Worker, AAU L3 Blue/Yellow

Manylion swydd
Dyddiad hysbysebu: 12 Medi 2024
Cyflog: Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: £24,873 pa inc HCA
Oriau: Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau: 12 Hydref 2024
Lleoliad: Watford, WD18 0HB
Cwmni: West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Math o swydd: Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd: 6640241/360-H-HCSW-5760-A

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A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 HCA to join the Respiratory Unit and ARCU based in AAU Level 3 Blue/Yellow at Watford General Hospital (Full time available).

ARCU is one of the few areas in WHHT which caters NIV as a specialist care. The ARCU (Acute Respiratory Care Unit), is an 8 bedded unit within Respiratory. The Respiratory Unit caters for patients with acute respiratory conditions, Tracheostomy and Chest Drain patients.

You will learn the details of managing patients with various Respiratory care needs as well as requiring isolation management. This is a great starting point for any HCA looking to understand and learn about infection control in the long term.

If you are looking to progress in your career AAU L3B/Y is a right place for you.

We are looking for dynamic, motivated, Adaptable and hardworking individuals who will work in partnership with our Nursing Team to give our patients the best care every day.

To find out more about the role of a Healthcare Support Worker, please watch the YouTube video below:

https://youtu.be/1VmQLPrTNQU

Please visit the following website for information about the role of a Healthcare Support Worker:

https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/healthcare-support-worker/roles-healthcare-support-worker/healthcare-assistant



The Healthcare Support Worker is a member of the ward team who implements prescribed care as directed by a registered nurse.

Our Healthcare Support Workers play a vital role within our hospitals delivering excellent care to our patients.

You will need to be the kind of person who puts their patients first, providing the best care for every patient, every day.

You will provide hands on personal care for your patients whilst encouraging them to be as independent as possible.
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.

Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.

We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net

If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.

We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.

If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.


Please see the attached job description for further information about the role.

Are you up for the challenge? If so please submit your application as soon as possible, making sure you tell us why you want to work as a Healthcare Support Worker.

Once you have experience in the role, if you are looking to progress, we have fantastic opportunities within the Trust for you to complete a Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship or to go on to complete the Nursing Associate program. These opportunities are fully supported and financed by the Trust. Please ask us for more information if you are interested.

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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

Ward based Healthcare Support Workers:

We are recruiting for full time positions covering a 24 hour, 7 day a week shift pattern (rotational shifts, with enhanced pay for weekends and nights).

Posts involve working 3 long days/nights per week with 1 week in 4 working a 4 day/night week.

Shifts are 12.5 hours long (this includes an hour allocated for breaks). Shifts start at 7:15am - 7:45pm or 7:15pm - 7:45am. Shifts will cover 7 days per week, days, nights and Bank Holidays.

We cannot accommodate set shift patterns, day or night only shifts. If you are unable to commit to the working pattern, as detailed above, we would suggest that you apply to join NHS Professionals.

We offer an excellent pension scheme, annual leave allowance and family friendly policies, NHS Staff Discounts and salary sacrifice schemes.

You will be required to complete the ‘Care Certificate’ qualification as part of your on-going training. The Care Certificate is an agreed set of standards that define the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of specific job roles in the health and social care sectors. The qualification is made up of the 15 minimum standards that should be covered if you are 'new to care' and will form part of a robust induction programme.


This advert closes on Thursday 26 Sep 2024