Job overview

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive team on De La Mare and Beckett Ward At St Albans City Hospital.

De La Mare and Beckett Ward is a busy elective unit situated over two floors, delivering high-quality care to patients undergoing elective orthopaedic and elective surgical procedures, while also supporting a urology diagnostic unit.

This role offers a varied and rewarding experience within a well-established multidisciplinary team and involves working across all areas of the ward, providing the opportunity to develop a broad range of clinical skills.

Candidates should demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and patient-focused approach, the ability to work effectively as part of a team, good communication and interpersonal skills, willingness to work flexibly across internal rotations, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Main duties of the job

Support registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team in delivering high standards of patient-centred care.

Assist patients with personal care, mobility, nutrition, and daily living activities.

Monitor and record vital signs, reporting changes appropriately.

Prepare patients for investigations, procedures, and theatre admissions.

Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable clinical environment.

Support patient flow,  admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and colleagues.

Adhere to Trust policies, infection prevention, and safeguarding procedures.

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