Health Care Support Worker

The post holder will work as an integral part of the clinical nursing team to support the ward areas. The post holder will be responsible for supporting clinical and non-clinical practices within the ward environment. The role will facilitate systems and processes that assist in the fundamental of care delivery to the patient to include stock maintenance, taking and recording of observations and to assist with the basic physical and emotional care of patients and their families as directed and under direct supervision of a qualified nurse

Please be aware that you may be required to cover in Chemotherapy Service, Outpatients or Inpatients.

To assist nursing staff and the multi disciplinary team (MDT) in the assessment process by contributing to developing a picture of patients’ needs.

To work closely with the MDT to carry out prepping duties to ensure that clinic preparation is done in a timely manner to highlight any issues needing to be rectified and to aid in the smooth running of the service

To help in the co-ordination the work of the junior HCSW’s

To assist in the delivery of care as identified in the patient’s care plan. At all times reporting observations on progress or deterioration to the nurse in charge/clinical lead.