Job Description

The Senior Care Support Worker will:

Be an integral member of the ward/department team working under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered practitioner.



Be responsible for providing care to patients as delegated by the registered practitioner following the completion of specific competencies.



Contribute to the maintenance of care environment and quality initiatives to enhance patient care.



Ensure that their practice adheres to policies, procedures and competencies.



Act in a manner that upholds privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality of patients and colleagues



Personal Care



Nutrition and Hydration



Communication



Infection Prevention and Control



General Ward and Department Duties



The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.



We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.



The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.



Please see attached /Person Specification for a full detail of role and main responsibilities