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Healthcare Support Worker
| Posting date: | 23 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,071.00 to £25,674.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24071.00 - £25674.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2025 |
| Location: | Rotherham, S63 7TQ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9186-25-0067 |
Summary
Wathwood is a purpose-built 78 bed adult male medium secure Hospital. Located in its own grounds and surrounded by open countryside and woods, it caters for those aged over 18 years who require assessment and treatment of mental health difficulties in a secure environment. Wathwood is part of Nottinghamshire Healthcare, which is one of the countrys leading mental health and learning disability service providers, employing over 6000 staff to provide these services over more than 100 sites.The four wards allow a gradual progression so patients can develop their life skills and become better prepared for life in a less restrictive environment.Wathwood promotes multidisciplinary teamwork, and you will be expected to communicate and review individual patient's care with members of the MDT.Other benefits include substantial NHS pension scheme, free parking and use of the multi-gym, sports hall and swimming pool.You will participate as a member of the nursing team in delivering, monitoring and contribute towards evaluating individual care/treatment plans and collaborate with other disciplines as required.In support of a registered nurse, you will participate in the development and maintenance of a high quality of care within a secure environment, through involvement in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. You will act as a role model to Band 2 Care Assistants. You will monitor and supervisor the work of junior grades as directed by the Nurse in Charge, subject to Trust policy and procedure.Support registered nurses in maintaining general and specific patient observations and record all relevant information countersigned by a registered nurse.Demonstrate, by example, an understanding of the responsibilities in relation to patient property and valuables, respecting cultural values.Actively promote a responsible caring attitude at all times treating patients with dignity and respect.Always act in a manner that ensures no patient is the subject of any form of abuse.To report any incident of patient abuse which you become aware of to an appropriate person.Always act in a manner as to promote and safeguard the interests and wellbeing of patients.Participate and assist in coordinating in the escorting of patients as per hospital procedures.Accompany patients, liaise and participate as needed, in recreational activities.Maintain good order and cleanliness on the ward.To provide support and supervision to Band 2 Care Assistants on areas allocated by qualified nursing staff.To act as a role model for Band 2 Care Assistants participating in induction and buddying arrangements.Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa