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Healthcare Support Worker New Forrest Ward

Job details
Posting date: 22 May 2025
Salary: £24,071.00 to £25,674.00 per year
Additional salary information: £24071.00 - £25674.00 a year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 June 2025
Location: Torquay, TQ2 7AA
Company: NHS Jobs
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: C9388-25-0710

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Summary

As a Healthcare Support Worker with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will be working together as part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assist the registered nurses and senior clinical staff in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care. Communication and Working Relationships To take part as requested in ward/unit meetings, encouraging effective communications between other staff To participate in team building/communication, and to develop a cohesive, supportive and effective team To work towards the agreed philosophy and objectives of the ward/department Participate in client and public involvement activities To liaise and communicate effectively with all parts of the multidisciplinary team to co-ordinate person-centred care To liaise and communicate effectively with all service users and relatives To ensure a cohesive working environment and effective team work in all assignments To liaise with the multidisciplinary team, coordinating patient care, communicating with relatives ensuring they have adequate information at all times To liaise with other departments ensuring information regarding the patient is given appropriately Planning and Organisation At the direction of the Registered Nurses /Senior Clinical Staff, participate fully in the delivery of planned care Be responsive to change and able to work in an environment which has constant interruptions Responsibility and Accountability Act with integrity and professionalism, ensuring that you are demonstrating responsible behaviours at all times, in accordance with our Trust values Be accountable for your actions and learn from mistakes. Be honest and share experiences, encouraging learning in others Supporting the wider team during peak activity or during absences To ensure high standards of care in accordance with agreed policies and procedures To work with registered nurses and senior clinical staff to maintain a clean and safe environment for clients and staff To be aware of clients emotional, social and physical needs, reporting back to senior staff responsible for clients care Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care delivered to be evaluated and accurate records maintained Record in the relevant documentation the care that has been delivered contemporaneously Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations Work collaboratively with registered / senior staff, other health professionals and hotel service staff to ensure clients holistic needs are met Update client IT systems in the absence of the ward / unit administrator where appropriate To liaise with ward / unit administrators regarding clients records for clinics / admissions / discharges Report any incidents, accidents or complaints to the person in charge of the ward/unit in accordance with Trusts policies

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