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Healthcare Support Worker
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,169.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24169.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE18 4QH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9197-25-0587 |
Summary
Key Result areas Mobility In accordance with the individuals ability support patients to meet their mobility needs and prevent the hazards of immobility by Provide supervision and assistance where necessary to assist patient mobility. Promoting patient comfort by adding ensuring appropriate seating is available. Elimination In accordance with the individuals needs, support patients to meet their elimination needs by: Assisting patients to use the appropriate toilet facilities regularly. Changing clothing if patient is incontinent. Performing / assisting the patient to perform catheter care, stoma site care. Maintaining a safe environment Contribute to the provision of a safe environment for patients by: Ensuring departmental equipment is cleaned and well maintained and report any repairs required in line with Trust policy. Adhering to any patient isolation requirements Safely disposing of blood and blood products, and sharps Cleaning up spillages, Contribute to the resuscitation of a patient that is administering basic CPR following appropriate training. Communication Support effective communication by: Answering telephone and personal enquiries in a clear, polite and professional manner, taking messages and referring call or enquiries as appropriate, ensuring strict confidentiality at all times in line with trust policy. Participating in meetings as required. Supporting the transfer of patients to other wards and departments with the appropriate documentation. Communication with patients about the times of tests appointments. Preparation of medical notes for outpatient appointment, in line with trustpolicy, as and when provided.1. To liaise with and facilitate effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team. 2. To act as a role model to other staff, providing informal education and support for them in their provision of care to all outpatients General 1. To demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development through performance review, clinical supervision and continuing education. 2. To complete mandatory training, as determined by the Trust 3. To provide guidance on the legal and professional responsibilities of the trained nurse 4. To ensure adherence to and implementation of Lewisham and Greenwich Healthcare NHS Trust Policies and Procedures 5. To ensure that the Outpatients department and other areas in the trust practice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. 6. To demonstrate understanding of research and its application to nursing practice.