Job summary
The Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) is part of the multidisciplinary team and plays a vital role within the team, providing holistic, patient- centred care which is planned and directed by health care professionals. Under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse (RN), midwife or nurse associate (RNA) the HCSW will undertake a range of core clinical skills and depending on the area worked may include specific clinical skills relevant to the speciality. The post holder is expected to cover the duties of other HCSW colleagues within the range of the post holder's knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
- Undertakes a range of delegated clinical care duties in hospital, community or other settings
- Records patient observations and changes to patients clinical conditions - Carries out limited clinical care duties
- Follow all London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) policies and provide a safe and person-centred environment for the treatment of patients.
- The post holder is responsible for delivering high standards of care, providing services in accordance with the Trust's values and behaviours to support the nursing team in the delivery of patient care which is safe and effective.
- The post holder is a fundamental part of the nursing team in providing care to patients/ carers/ relatives at LNWH, including the safe delivery of a range of clinical competency skills.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Application form and interview
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent
- Able to work under pressure with complex cases
Desirable
- Knowledge of basic IT systems or willing to undertake training
- Able to maintain positive working relationships
Application form and interview
Essential
- Experience in managing long term patient with stoma and fistula
- Experience as a HCA or experience working in healthcare settings
Desirable
- Gastrointestinal experience
- Experience in acute health care setting
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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Employer details
Employer name
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
CMH
Acton Lane
Park Royal
NW10 7NS
United Kingdom
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