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Senior Healthcare Support Worker

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Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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United Kingdom , Swindon

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Nursing

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Not provided

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Salary:

24465.00 - 26598.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

A Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) is a core member of the Perioperative team delivering care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate health care to people in accordance with assessed needs and a care plan. You will carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner, in accordance with the Trust values and the competencies outlined for the role.

Job Responsibility:

  • Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies
  • Duties are delegated according to an agreed plan of care in association with the patient and in accordance with instructions from all members of the multidisciplinary team and training received
  • Not all duties are routine, and you will need to use your knowledge, experience and understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility / work area
  • To carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, in which a competency has been assessed and recorded specific to the care environment
  • To carry out a range of non-clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, in which a competency has been assessed and recorded specific to the care environment
  • Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff
  • Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions

Requirements:

  • Care certificate (with evidence of completion)
  • Level 3 (SCQF - 6) - City and Guilds
  • NVQ 3
  • BTEC National Diploma or experience equivalent
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths or equivalent
  • Experience of ability to work as a member of a team
  • Experience of working in healthcare and ability to demonstrate best practice and act as a role model

Nice to have:

  • Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker)
  • Prior experience as a support worker
What we offer:
  • Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills and skills set specific to your area of work
  • You will also be supported to obtain your care certificate if you do not have this qualification as well as completion of your competencies

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 19, 2026

Expiration:
March 26, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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