Care Support Worker - Community

Job summary

Job Title : Care Support Worker

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

Main duties of the job

What you'll be responsible for:

Monitoring patients' conditionsby taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, and weight.

Assisting in the delivery ofpatient care as directed by the Registered Nurse

Ensuring that the patient is theprime focus when making decisions about their care and wellbeing.

Assisting patients withcompassion when undertaking normal activities of daily living whilst ensuring that privacy, dignity,and human rights are respected.

The role will involve, but not belimited to you performing the above.

About us

Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.

Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges

Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave

Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title : - Care Support Worker - Community

Trust : - Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Location : - Oxford

Pay Rates : £12 - £21

Shift Patterns : - Flexible

About the Trust: -

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across the Thames Valley and beyond. As a large Trust, there is a variety of opportunities both in communities and hospitals. By working in partnership with a range of organisations such as universities, Oxford Health works hard to promote innovation in healthcare, support research and to train doctors, nurses and allied health professionals.

Why might this job interest you?

This position allows you to make a significant impact on patients' lives by providing essential support and compassionate care, all while having the freedom to choose your own working hours. The flexibility of a bank role enables care assistants to balance your professional responsibilities with personal commitments, promoting a healthy work-life balance. The ability to contribute to patient care on a flexible schedule makes this role both rewarding and accommodating.

What you can add:

Monitoring patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight

Assisting in the delivery of patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse

Ensuring that the patient is the prime focus when making decisions about their care and well being

Assisting patients with compassion when undertaking normal activities of daily living whilst ensuring that privacy, dignity, and human rights are respected

The role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.

What you'll need:

Minimum of 6 months Community HCSW UK (Private, NHS or Armed Forces) hospital/hospice experience within the last 2 years

OR

Currently studying General/Adult Nursing (Student Nurse) and completed a minimum of 12 weeks clinical placements.*

*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.

The benefits we can offer you in return:

Putting People in Places to Carebe part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.

Weekly payto give you access to your wages more quickly.

Blue Light CardNHS Discount Provider

First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.

Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time.

Working options to suit your lifestylebeing on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.

Training and development opportunitiesvia the Trust and NHSPs own academy.

Explore different wards,keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.

Being part of the NHSP Communitymeans youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals?

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

All Care support worker roles will be required to provide evidence of completing the Care Certificate or a relevant qualification. Evidence accepted includes:

Student Nurse with at least 12 weeks clinical placements.

Care Certificate from an NHS Organisation

QCF Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services issued after 2011

QCF Level 2 OR above Diploma in Health & Social Care or Clinical Healthcare Support issued after 2011

QCF Level 3 OR above Diploma in Healthcare Support or Maternity & Paediatric Support issued after 2011 (For Paediatric & Maternity roles only)

Degree /Diploma in Nursing and currently do not have an NMC Registration.

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 6 months Acute HCSW UK (Private, NHS or Armed Forces) hospital/hospice

experience within the last 2 years