Clinical Healthcare Support Worker
Location
Bath BA1 3NG
Employment Hours
New Jobs
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 a year
Job Highlights
- This role involves providing personal care and support to older patients, ensuring their comfort and dignity in a healthcare setting.
- The ideal candidate should be caring, compassionate, possess strong communication skills, and have a genuine interest in elderly care.
- The position is full-time with 24-hour service requirements, located in Bath, offering training, career progression and a supportive work environment.
Job Requirements/Description
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Join us as a Health Care Support Worker on OPUSS Ward- Older Persons Unit Short Stay and start your career in a role that’s both rewarding and meaningful.
OPUSS Ward is a short stay ward for the care of older people. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting the delivery of high- quality, person-centred care to older patients, many of whom may be living with complex medical conditions, dementia or mobility challenges.
We are looking for a caring and compassionate applicant who has great communication and teamwork skills; willingness to learn and a genuine interest in working within elderly care.
We will offer you a full training and induction programme; opportunities to gain qualifications/ career progression and a friendly and inclusive working environment where you will be truly valued !
As a Clinical Healthcare Support Worker y ou will be a core member of the team delivering personal care , both clinical and non-clinical, to patients. You’ll also be key in supporting patients with their own self-care and independence.
You'll work under the guidance of a healthcare professional such as a nurse and your job will vary depending on the ward you are based. Your daily duties will be varied to include:
Delivering personal care such as helping patients get up, washed and dressed, taking patients to the toilet, helping at meal times
Contribute to patient assessments such as blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature
Recording your actions accurately in patient notes.
Our hospital is a 24 hour service as our patients need care and attention around the clock.
The skills we are looking for:
You need to be able to understand and communicate both verbally and in writing in English
You don’t need any formal qualifications in maths but you will need to have numerical and analytic skills to do patient observations
You will need to have a customer focused approach which is essential to providing patients with the best possible experience
You will need to be able to use IT systems and databases (training is provided)
You will have the skill to focus on the details with the ability to spot problems. You will know when you are able to correct or when to escalate.
At the RUH, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work together as one team to make a real difference – for our patients, for each other, and for our community. Whatever your role, your contribution matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we’re proud of.
We’re committed to creating a compassionate, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. Our growing staff networks celebrate success, amplify voices, and create opportunities to listen and learn. We champion kindness and civility, embrace diversity, and believe it makes us stronger.
Learning, development, and innovation run through everything we do. We’ll support you to thrive and reach your full potential, with clear pathways for career progression.
Your wellbeing matters to us. Our holistic programme supports physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial health – and yes, we even have a pool!
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
OPUSS Ward is a short stay ward for the care of older people. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting the delivery of high- quality, person-centred care to older patients, many of whom may be living with complex medical conditions, dementia or mobility challenges.
We are looking for a caring and compassionate applicant who has great communication and teamwork skills; willingness to learn and a genuine interest in working within elderly care.
We will offer you a full training and induction programme; opportunities to gain qualifications/ career progression and a friendly and inclusive working environment where you will be truly valued !
As a Clinical Healthcare Support Worker y ou will be a core member of the team delivering personal care , both clinical and non-clinical, to patients. You’ll also be key in supporting patients with their own self-care and independence.
You'll work under the guidance of a healthcare professional such as a nurse and your job will vary depending on the ward you are based. Your daily duties will be varied to include:
Delivering personal care such as helping patients get up, washed and dressed, taking patients to the toilet, helping at meal times
Contribute to patient assessments such as blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature
Recording your actions accurately in patient notes.
Our hospital is a 24 hour service as our patients need care and attention around the clock.
The skills we are looking for:
You need to be able to understand and communicate both verbally and in writing in English
You don’t need any formal qualifications in maths but you will need to have numerical and analytic skills to do patient observations
You will need to have a customer focused approach which is essential to providing patients with the best possible experience
You will need to be able to use IT systems and databases (training is provided)
You will have the skill to focus on the details with the ability to spot problems. You will know when you are able to correct or when to escalate.
At the RUH, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work together as one team to make a real difference – for our patients, for each other, and for our community. Whatever your role, your contribution matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we’re proud of.
We’re committed to creating a compassionate, inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. Our growing staff networks celebrate success, amplify voices, and create opportunities to listen and learn. We champion kindness and civility, embrace diversity, and believe it makes us stronger.
Learning, development, and innovation run through everything we do. We’ll support you to thrive and reach your full potential, with clear pathways for career progression.
Your wellbeing matters to us. Our holistic programme supports physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial health – and yes, we even have a pool!
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Location
Bath BA1 3NG
Employment Hours
New Jobs
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 a year