Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Emergency Department
| Posting date: | 01 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,958.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26958.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 July 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS10 5NB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9339-25-0491 |
Summary
Nursing Care Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies. Duties are delegated to you in line with care plans Not all duties are routine, and you will need to use your knowledge, experience and understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility To carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work. Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions. Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures. Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients. Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies. 11. Maintain accurate records relating to communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills. Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty Work effectively as part of a team. Training Undertake the Trusts corporate and local induction and maintain your learning and compliance with training requirements for your Complete mandatory training. This will vary depending on area of work. Attend In-service Training Successful completion of the Care Certificate if applicable Professional Demonstrate ability to access Trust policies and procedures and comply with those relevant to role. Act, at all times, in a manner which demonstrates respect for privacy, dignity and confidentiality. 3. Embrace the Trust values and work in an inclusive way. Act within limits of competence, ensuring actions support care, protection, and wellbeing. Responsible for maintaining own skills, knowledge, and competence for the role. Ensure all mandatory training is undertaken in line with Trust policy. Participate in team discussions / meetings as an integral member of the team. You are accountable for your work and for reviewing the effectiveness of care provided. Adapting, or escalating as required. To support or guide the healthcare support worker. Administration Competent in the use of IT systems within the workplace environment. Participate in the induction and orientation of newly appointed staff, learners and other visitors to the department Comply with Trust policy regarding information governance and the care of patient property.