Healthcare Support Worker - Paediatrics
Healthcare Support Worker - Paediatrics
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Job Description
Are you the kind of person who always puts patients first Are you a team player Are you always looking to improve our patients wellbeing
If this is you you could become a Healthcare Support Worker at Portsmouth Hospital University NHS Trust you could be new to Health and Social Care or an experienced support worker we would love to hear from you!
The Childrens department is a bright cheerful unit which is a safe and comforting environment for Portsmouth Babies Children and young people.
It comprises of 3 wards.
- Childrens Assessment Unit is the referral ward for medically unwell children ranging between 016 years of age.
- Starfish is the inpatient 24 bedded medical ward
- Shipwreck an 18 bedded surgical ward caring for children planned and emergency admissions.
The role of the HCSW in paediatrics has historically been nonclinical however this is about to change as we are developing a competency pack to enable our HCSW to provide basic care.
In this rewarding role youll support the nursing staff in delivering highquality care to children and their families. From assisting with daily care to offering a comforting presence during difficult moments.
You will be working under the direct supervision of registered nurses completed skills and reporting to the nursing team. The clinical skills will include:
- Supporting with feeding and hydration helping with bottle feeding and assisting older children with meals.
- Personal care supporting with bathing nappy changes toileting and dressing while maintaining the childs dignity and comfort.
- Assisting with observations recognising and reporting and changes in a children condition to the nursing team
- Comfort and distraction techniques using play conversation or sensory activities to help children feel at ease during procedures or when distressed
It is a busy unit caring for many specialities including oncology respiratory and mental health. Working on a childrens ward is one of the most rewarding jobs youll ever havebut its also fastpaced emotionally demanding and full of surprises. Every day is different and flexibility compassion and teamwork are key.
The HCSW role includes a variety of working patterns which attract shift allowances.
Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship.
See attached Job description for additional information.
Qualifications :
- English and Maths at Level 1 Functional Skills or GCSE equivalent
Additional Information :
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our onsite Nursery access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days our onsite Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ Race Equality and DisAbility and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education opinions culture ethnicity race sex gender identity and expression nation of origin age languages spoken veterans status colour religion disability sexual orientation and beliefs.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
