Healthcare Support Worker - Adult Community Services

The job role includes monitoring patients conditions by taking vital signs and escalates changes in patients conditions to the district nurse or senior nurse on duty Taking blood for testing (Phlebotomy) and administration of insulin following appropriate training and consolidation Carrying out simple wound dressings and other relevant nursing tasks as assigned by the senior nurse. Promotes patient independence through implementing rehabilitation programmes as directed by the multi-professional team Undertakes health promotion activities with patients and their families as directed by the District Nurse or members of the multi-disciplinary team Responsible for ensuring up to date stock levels of materials and equipment used by the team Maintains accurate documentation immediately after nursing intervention in line with Trust policies, guidelines and procedural documents To use mobile working devices to record and document relevant information Undertake routine audits as required The two shift patterns for the role: 08.00 16.00 and 12.00 20.00 including weekends and bank holidays. The post holder must have a full current UK driving licence and daily access to a car, as this is essential for the role