Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has become available for Healthcare Support Workers on Cottage Ward at the Princess of Wales Community Hospital, Bromsgorve.If you are hardworking, compassionate and a great team player then we would like you to apply for this position to expand our valued team. We would welcome your application if you have an enthusiasm for making a difference to a patient's hospital experience.This role requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Given the current UK immigration regulations this role is not eligible for sponsorship and therefore it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants.Main duties of the jobWork as a member of the multi-disciplinary team promoting the continuity of patient rehabilitation and care as planned.To be pro-active in assisting the organisation with nursing and therapy activities.To contribute to the development and evaluation of nursing care.Good opportunities exist for further training and development within the role. You will be joining an enthusiastic, supportive, and friendly Multi-Disciplinary Team. You will receive support and development through in-service training, regular appraisals, a personal development plan and clinical supervision.About usAt Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. Its why we were named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the Year award at the 2022 Worcestershire Apprenticeship Awards. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.What we offer27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long serviceGenerous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hoursFlexible and agile working opportunitiesGreat maternity, paternity, and adoption supportWide range of staff networks such as LGBT+ and ENRICH (Equality Network for Race Inclusion and Cultural Heritage)Health service discounts and online benefits including excellent cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemesHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesIf you would like to know more, please visit our careers website.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialLevel 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2) in Care ORA good standard of general education to GCSE level and will be expected to undertake the relevant Level 2 qualification on appointment to postWill be expected to meet the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the TrustExperienceEssentialWorking with adults in a care settingExperience of working as part of a teamDesirableNursing experience within the NHS / Hospital settingExperience of working in general medicine or rehabilitationPrevious face-to-face customer care experienceKnowledgeEssentialRecognise peoples right to privacy and dignity, treating every person with respectMust understand basic requirements for individualised personal careAdditional criteriaEssentialAbility to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formatsA flexible and adaptable team memberAble to work flexibly on a varied shift pattern according to the roster including nights and weekendsThis role requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Given the current UK immigration regulations this role is not eligible for sponsorship and therefore it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer detailsEmployer nameHerefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS TrustAddressPrincess Of Wales Community HospitalStourbridge RoadBromsgroveWorcestershireB61 0BBEmployer's websitehttps://careers.hacw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)