Health Care Support Worker Apprentice

Under the direct/indirect supervision of trained staff and competent HCSWs, be able to assist
patients in all activities of daily living within their own level of competencies. At no time should the apprentice HCSW undertake tasks where specific training has not been
received or delivered or deemed appropriate for this role. Assist patients to maintain and improve their mobility to their full potential. Working with the
senior nurse to ensure you are aware of the patient’s level of ability and assisting with dressing,
promoting independence as much as possible within the boundaries of the patient’s functional
ability. Encouraging patients to cooperate with prescribed treatments and care required. To maintain the dignity and privacy of all patients and their families and carers and respect their
right to confidentiality. Provide patient care, which may require the use of physical effort to roll, manoeuvre and stand
patients. The use of manual handling equipment and training is essential, to reduce physical
strain and maintain safety of the patient. Annual manual handling training is mandatory. Assist other team members to maintain the skin integrity of all patients and have a working
knowledge of all aids that are available to support this practice. Provide a safe and clean environment for patients by having and demonstrating a working
knowledge of all Health and Safety issues. Once competent, undertake a range of physiological measurements using the appropriate
equipment including height, weight, temperature, pulse, breathing rate and blood pressure. This
includes knowledge and use of the Early Warning Scoring systems and the required reporting
to an appropriately qualified practitioner. Assist patients in selecting and advising them on appropriate dietary intake. Have a working
knowledge of available supplementary foods, which may be prescribed. Provide assistance and
monitoring with eating and drinking as required, whilst still attempting to promote patients'
independence Be able to handle waste body fluids, ensuring correct disposal according to Trust policies. Take
specimens of urine, faeces, sputum, wound and other swabs, when requested to do so from a
qualified nurse. Basic life support skills are essential and will be updated at least yearly Be able to instigate help and support staff in the event of an emergency. Assist other members of the multidisciplinary team as and when required.

Training:

Telford College will provide learning one day a week. 

Telford College, Haybridge Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 2NP. 

Training Outcome:
A full-time position may become available depending on performance.  You may want to progress further throughout the bands 

Employer Description:
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of district general hospital services for nearly half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid Wales. Our main service locations are the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury, which together provide 99% of our activity. Both hospitals provide a wide range of acute hospital services including accident & emergency, outpatients, diagnostics, inpatient medical care and critical care. During 2012/13 the Princess Royal Hospital became our main specialist centre for inpatient head and neck surgery with the establishment of a new Head and Neck ward and enhanced outpatient facilities. It also became our main centre for inpatient Women and Children’s services following the opening of the Shropshire Women and Children’s Centre in September 2014. During 2012/13, the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital became our main specialist centre for acute surgery with a new Surgical Assessment Unit, Surgical Short Stay Unit and Ambulatory Care facilities. Together the hospitals have just over 700 beds.

Working Hours :
The clinical hours will follow a shift pattern including day and weekend shifts. In some cases, there may be a requirement to rotate onto night shifts, to cover the needs of the clinical area and/or the Trust. TBC.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness