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Senior Healthcare Support Worker – Care of the Elderly

Location: Colchester Hospital, Colchester, Uk

Company: East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

 

Job Description /Overview

 

An opportunity has opened for dedicated and motivated Healthcare Support Workers to join the Care of the Elderly team. This role involves supporting Registered Nurses in delivering high-quality care to elderly patients, ensuring their safety and positive care experiences.

 

Key Responsibilities

 

Provide direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

 

Maintain high standards of patient care aligned with Trust policies.

 

Collaborate effectively within the healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient support.

 

Complete mandatory training and support the Trust’s Induction requirements.

 

Perform duties within the scope of a Healthcare Support Worker, referring to the Registered Nurse as needed.

 

Qualifications

 

Essential:

 

Care Certificate

 

Completed competencies in a professional portfolio

 

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

 

Desirable:

 

Functional skills or willingness to undertake training

 

Experience

 

Essential:

 

Experience in a healthcare setting

 

Desirable:

 

Experience in an acute care setting

 

Knowledge

 

Essential:

 

Awareness of a carer’s role in meeting patients’ basic human needs

 

Knowledge of clinical procedures and patient observations

 

Desirable:

 

Understanding of health and safety, risk management, and safe manual handling

 

Working for East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

 

ESNEFT serves nearly one million residents across East Suffolk and North Essex, delivering services in hospitals, clinics, and home settings. The Trust values staff support, offering flexible working options, training opportunities, NHS discounts, and a comprehensive pension scheme.

 

Additional Benefits:

 

27 days of annual leave (pro rata)

 

Health and Wellbeing program

 

Partnership with Epic for digital transformation

 

Salary

 

£24,071 – £25,674 per annum

 

How to Apply

 

For full details and to apply, please review the Job Description and Person Specification and submit your application online. Nicola.Harding@esneft.nhs.uk

Early applications are recommended, as the post may close before the deadline.

 

Email: recruitment@esneft.nhs.uk

 

Job Link

 

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/work-and-learn-at-esneft/work-at-esneft/current-vacancies/our-roles/#!/job/UK/Essex/Colchester/East_Suffolk_North_Essex_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Care_Elderly/Care_Elderly-v6755009?_ts=10858

 

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