Employer: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Position: Healthcare Support Worker
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
Job Type: Full-time,
FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary
Are you passionate about delivering high- quality care in innovative ways?
Join our dynamic, award-winning Virtual Ward Team at the Norfolk and Norwich University Healthcare Trust (NNUHFT) , where we are at the forefront of transforming patient care through remote monitoring and virtual support.
As a healthcare support worker you will play a vital role in supporting patients and their loved ones with remote monitoring equipment. Allowing them to recover and be treated in their own homes, and reduce their hospital stay.
You will work closely with the whole team to ensure patients receive safe, compassionate and effective care at home.
The post is based at the NNUHFT site.
If you are ready to be part of our pioneering service that is shaping the future of healthcare, we would love you to apply.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities:- Provide education to patients on remote monitoring equipment- Monitor patient observations and escalate concerns accordingly- Provide remote support to patients via phone or video calls- Assist with equipment set up and troubleshooting- Document all care accurately using electronic systems- Promote independence and wellbeing in patients- Liaise with members of the multi-disciplinary team
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH’s ‘PRIDE’ values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream – access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
City and Guilds NVQ Level 3/ T levels/ A levels in Care/Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or significant equivalent experience is required.
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
City and Guilds NVQ Level 3/ T levels/ A levels in Care/Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or significant equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
Some previous experience in a nursing/Care Assistant role which can be demonstrated against the requirements of the role.
Skills
Essential
Good numeracy and literacy skills, clear and effective reading and writing in English language
Basic computer/IT skills
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
Able to work well in a team
Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new
APPLICATION PROCESS
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