The Healthcare support worker works as part of the ward team under the supervision of registered nurse and: -
Participates in the delivery of patient care
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Contributes towards ward organisation
Supports registered nurses in the provision of a safe and caring environment
Main duties include: - monitoring patients and performing basic health checks, making patients feel comfortable, washing and dressing patients, serving meals and helping to feed patients.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
The post holder must comply with all RCHT Policies and Procedures
This job description is subject to the Terms and Conditions of service of RCHT, and the post holder will undertake any other duties which may be required from time to time
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