Job summary Louth HospitalHealth Care Support WorkerBand 3Shift work covering 24 hours a day, seven days a weekAn opportunity has arisen for Health Care Support Worker positions at Louth Hospital .The successful applicant will have a flexible approach to work which reflects the needs of the busy clinical area.
The working hours include weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job Briefly, the duties include the delivery of care to the patients as identified in their specific plans, to the highest standard within the clinical areas.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, under supervision, and be willing to enhance your skill base through training provisionPhysical effortModerate physical effort for short and long periods, moving, handling and positioning patients and equipment.Mental effortCommunicating with patients and relatives with communication difficultiesEmotional effortDealing with difficult and emotional issues such as: caring for palliative care patients, dealing with dying patients and their relatives and carers.Working conditionsDirect/indirect contact or exposure to body fluids.May be exposed to violent and aggressive patients and members of the public.Limited exposure to hazardous substances but these are controlled.Works in an area which complies with the Health & Safety Policy.Please see job description attached for full details.
About us At LCHS, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in LCHS' workforce.
LCHS recognises the increasing demand for more flexibility in working practices in order to accommodate the personal goals and commitments that employees experience at different stages during their working lives.
Flexible working opportunities such as part-time working, compressed hours, job shares, and hybrid working models can help staff to balance their personal and work commitments.
Arrangements can be put in place if it can be shown that the needs of the individual can be balanced with those of the service and the impact on other team members, enabling the Trust to recruit and retain skilled staff, raise staff morale, reduce absenteeism and respond to changing service needs more effectively.
We are an ambassador of a learning culture that will support the right individual to progress in their chosen career through an 'earn while you learn' apprenticeship programme.
Visit our Learning and Development page to find out more Job description Job responsibilities An opportunity has arisen for Health Care Support Worker positions at Louth Hospital .The successful applicant will have a flexible approach to work which reflects the needs of the busy clinical area.
The working hours include weekends and bank holidays.Briefly, the duties include the delivery of care to the patients as identified in their specific plans, to the highest standard within the clinical areas.
You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, under supervision, and be willing to enhance your skill base through training provision.
Person Specification Education Essential 5 GCSES A*-C Previous NHS experience in a healthcare setting Desirable NVQ level 2 in health and social care Extended roles in venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording, observations