Care Support Worker

By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.

The Senior Healthcare Assistant role will support the Multi Disciplinary Teams (MDT) on the ward to provide safe effective care, which facilitates patients to reach their optimum level of independence. This includes the undertaking of extended tasks which will include the provision of direct patient care under the direct supervision of aRegistered Nurse (RN).

The Senior Healthcare Assistant role will work across a seven day week, working a shift pattern of long days.

This promotes the importance of a consistent approach to the care and rehabilitation of patient by all staff.

To be part of the ward MDT and assist in the implementation of specific treatment programmes or interventions as delegated to them by qualified therapy and nursing staff.

• Deliver high quality direct clinical care to patients,working in close liaison with the qualified staff on the ward.
• To maintain a consistent rehabilitation approach to patients, as determined by the assessed patient needs and assist other membersof the clinical team to do likewise.
• To advise and supply ward patients with simple mobility aids, eg walking sticks, zimmer frames, within scope of practice and personal competency.
• To assist in the induction of new Healthcare Assistants within the ward.

We specialise in putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.

As an equal opportunities' organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.

Job Title:

-Senior Healthcare Assistant Woking Community Hospital

Shift Patterns:

-Flexible

Responsible to:Ward Matron

About the Trust :

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Central Surrey Health (CSH), a not-for-profit community services provider, are rated Good in their most recent CQC report, providing outstanding care to NHS patients in the community, in their homes or in hospital. CSH provides a wide range of adult community health services in northwest Surrey, and children's NHS community services across the whole of Surrey. CSH values their staff by providing a variety of excellent training and development programmes including care certificates, apprenticeships, Nursing Associate programmes, a wide variety of management and leadership courses and more.

Theyalso provide salary sacrifice schemes and run monthly Health & Well being programmes. Join CSH's diverse and passionate team today!

Why might this job interest you?

This flexible role as a community health careassistantfor NHS Professionals offers a unique blend of professional fulfilment and adaptable scheduling. This position allows Health careassistantto provide vital healthcare services within the community,making a significant impact on patients' lives while having the freedom tochoose their working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables community nurses to balance their professional duties with personal commitments,fostering a healthy work-life balance.

Additionally, working in diverse community settings provides opportunities for skill development, autonomy, and meaningful interactions with patients from various backgrounds. The chance todeliver compassionate care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.

What you can add:

Assessing and monitoring patient conditions and arranging diagnostic tests Recognising deterioration in the physical or mental condition of a patient and taking appropriate action / escalation Recognising, responding to, and managing emergency situations Displaying excellent analytical ability and sound decision making in changing clinical situations Recognising limitations and escalating concerns. The role will involve, but not be limitedto you performing the above.

What you'll need:

A minimum of 6 months experience in a community environmentwithin the last 2 years , depending on the Trust, you may require variableadditional certification and skills. Please note the experience will need to bewithin the UK private hospital or NHS trust.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

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