Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW)
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 August 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 8DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9216-25-0950 |
Summary
This job description describes the role that the Healthcare Support Worker will be working to within their clinical area. Supervision and support will be provided during tasks, to safely gain experience and confidence and to successfully complete any associated training programmes deemed necessary. The role of the Senior Healthcare Support Worker is to: To provide and deliver a high standard of nursing care, both on a 1:1 basis or baywatch, recognising and meeting specific needs of the patient(s) who are identified as needing enhanced care and observation as required. Assist with education of ward staff on assessing patients needs, identifying potential triggers and guidance on techniques for managing the patient requiring enhanced observation. Be able to work competently and confidently across all wards and departments within the trust, within the remit of the role and adopt a professional, caring attitude at all times towards patients, families, carers and other staff members. To support registered staff with the physical health, comfort and wellbeing of patients, including recognition, recording and reporting all changes to the patients medical condition (using the NEWS 2 scoring system), escalate any safeguarding concerns appropriately and report any untoward incidents, complaints, clinical emergencies and injury to senior staff. To be familiar with and adhere to Trust and Departmental policies and procedures, being mindful of responsibilities to self, colleagues, and patients. To maintain his/her own professional development, attending courses/further training to enhance and optimise his/her role within the work area.