Senior Healthcare Support Worker, Rowley Bristow Unit SPH – Chertsey

We are looking for candidates with excellent communication skills, a desire to learn, and a passion for continuous development and improvement. Previous outpatient experience is welcome, but 6-12 months of experience in an acute NHS setting is required, with a care certificate issued by the Trust.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at the Rowley Bristow Orthopaedic Unit, Ashford and St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. One full-time post. Monday – Friday. Full-time  37.5 hours per week

If you are enthusiastic, motivated and looking for an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of dedicated staff, then this unique opportunity to join our team at Ashford and St. Peter’s NHS Foundation Trust could be for you! 

Full training and support will be given.

Informal visits to the department are welcome, so you can meet us and see how care is delivered.

Please get in touch with Alphy Philip, Matron for Trauma & Orthopaedics, to arrange a visit – alphy.philip@nhs.net or call 01932 722939 

Please note that only applications for candidates already based in the UK will be considered, and remote interviews will not be possible.

Main duties of the job

Working as a Healthcare Support Worker in an Outpatient environment within the hospital setting.

Carry out assigned tasks involved with patient care as delegated by the Charge Nurse/Sister whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. 

To assist in the provision of high-quality fundamental care to patients whilst supporting the clinicians in the smooth running of clinics.

This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication and to be guided by the trust’s values and policies

Working for our organisation

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team.  We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter’s Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital.  Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:
www.asph-careers.org

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached documents for the job specification and responsibilities of the role of the health care assistant.