Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW)

Job title:

Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW)

Company

NHS

Job description

To assist in the delivery of patient-centred, compassionate care planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses, and other registered healthcare professionals. To work under direct supervision of the Registered Health Care Professional.To work as part of the nursing and multidisciplinary team to deliver patient care and rehabilitation.***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and ‘At Risk’ status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***Main duties of the job1. Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.2. Competently undertake delegated duties in line with patient care plans.3. Ability to use your knowledge and experience to undertake non-routine duties and an understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility.4. To carry out a range of (limited) clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.5. Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff.6. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.7. Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.8. Work within the Trust guidelines for infection control and patient safety policies.About usWe are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.DetailsDate posted05 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,937 to £26,598 a year £24,937 – £26,598 Per AnnumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number216-AM-M7375224Job locationsSouth Hams HospitalPlymouth RoadKingsbridgeTQ7 3NAJob descriptionJob responsibilities1. Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.2. Competently undertake delegated duties in line with patient care plans.3. Ability to use your knowledge and experience to undertake non-routine duties and an understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility.4. To carry out a range of (limited) clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.5. Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff.6. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.7. Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.8. Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies.9. Utilising skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.10. Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.11. maintain effective record keeping and communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills, where there may be barriers to understanding.12. Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty. This may include ordering supplies.13. Work effectively as part of a team.14. The SHCSW is responsible for inputting information into the electronic patient record where applicable and also into patients written records. Comply with all relevant legislation and local policies regarding confidentiality and access to medical records. Job descriptionJob responsibilities1. Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.2. Competently undertake delegated duties in line with patient care plans.3. Ability to use your knowledge and experience to undertake non-routine duties and an understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility.4. To carry out a range of (limited) clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.5. Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff.6. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.7. Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.8. Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies.9. Utilising skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.10. Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.11. maintain effective record keeping and communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills, where there may be barriers to understanding.12. Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty. This may include ordering supplies.13. Work effectively as part of a team.14. The SHCSW is responsible for inputting information into the electronic patient record where applicable and also into patients written records. Comply with all relevant legislation and local policies regarding confidentiality and access to medical records.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• oOne of the following oLevel 3 (SCQF – 6): – City and Guilds 3 oNVQ 3 oBTEC National Diploma oExperience equivalent to the above qualifications
• oLevel 2 Functional skills in English and Math’s, or equivalent
• oCompletion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker)
• oEquivalent demonstrable experience

Knowledge & ExperienceEssential

• oDemonstrable experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
• oBe able to work as a member of a team
• oDemonstrable experience of time management and prioritising work
• oUnderstands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives

Aptitude & AbilitiesEssential

• oEffective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
• oAble to complete appropriate documentation accurately
• oDemonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• oOne of the following oLevel 3 (SCQF – 6): – City and Guilds 3 oNVQ 3 oBTEC National Diploma oExperience equivalent to the above qualifications
• oLevel 2 Functional skills in English and Math’s, or equivalent
• oCompletion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker)
• oEquivalent demonstrable experience

Knowledge & ExperienceEssential

• oDemonstrable experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
• oBe able to work as a member of a team
• oDemonstrable experience of time management and prioritising work
• oUnderstands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives

Aptitude & AbilitiesEssential

• oEffective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
• oAble to complete appropriate documentation accurately
• oDemonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures

Expected salary

£24937 – 26598 per year

Location

Kingsbridge, Devon

Job date

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 03:30:56 GMT

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