Job Description
Care Support Worker Acute
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford
Ref : 193
Days £10.90 per hour
Saturdays and nights £15.37 per hour
Sundays and bank holidays £19.95 per hour
Could you be an NHS Professional?
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are currently seeking Care Support Workers to join their team on a full time basis for a minimum of 3 months. You must be flexible to work across a 7 day shift pattern including days and nights.
We are NHS Professionals (NHSP), working together to care for patients in the NHS. Providing you with the power to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community.
As a member, you will have fantastic benefits:
· Competitive pay rates – work this week, get paid next week
· Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go – access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
· Essential support when you need it – 24/7 365 days – Call us anytime
· Multi-locational - work across neighbouring Trusts
· First choice of shifts or placements at your Trust – access before they are made available to agency
· Varied working options to suit your lifestyle – access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or fixed term placements
· Training and development opportunities
· Build holiday allowance for every shift you work
· Stakeholder pension scheme available
About the Trust
As one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the UK, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (OUH) provides a wide range of clinical services, specialist services (including cardiac, cancer, musculoskeletal and neurological rehabilitation), medical education, training and research. Enjoy the benefits of living in Oxfordshire, from the nearby Cotswolds, rural locations and picturesque villages to busy market towns and the historic city of Oxford itself, there's something for everyone. The Trust also participates in several schemes, including a staff lottery and cycle to work scheme.
What you will be responsible for
· Check the identity of the patient, ensure that any special instructions have been followed (e.g. period of fasting) and to gain patients consent to proceed
· Assess patients in the department and alert any concerns to a Registered Nurse
· Assist patients to meet their dietary needs, giving attention to special diets and cultural requirements
· Assist with serving meals and drinks to patients as required.
The role will involve, but not limited to you performing the above.
You will have the following qualification/experience:
· A minimum of 6 months paid experience in an Acute hospital environment within the last 2 years plus a care certificate or NVQ Level 2 or above in health and social care OR 12 months paid experience in an acute hospital environment in the last 3 years.
· Undertake regular mandatory training*
*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills.
Who are NHS Professionals?
We specialize in putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.
As an equal opportunities' organization, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply.
Apply Today
By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.
Disclaimer
Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 12 weeks
Salary: £10.90-£19.95 per hour
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oxford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 193