Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW)


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Plymouth, PL1 4JZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Sept 2026

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Summary

To assist the Nurse Practitioner in fulfilling his/her role in the physical and psychological care of patients and be aware of the need to assist relatives and carers. To report as soon as possible, to the senior nurse, any problems that may arise. Comply with the quality indicator requirements for type 3 A&E/UTC/MIU departments in England. Complete and monitor patient clinical observations: ensuring own documentation is completed to the MIU agreed standard. Clinical tasks will include assisting patients, their relatives and carers, performing obs, recording ECGs, aspects of wound care management, urinalysis, blood glucose testing, applying POP and splints, health promotion Monitoring stock levels- both clinical and other stores utilised within the clinical area Maximising use of resources, time, and equipment. Ensuring defects are reported and monitoring repairs are carried out. Maintaining safety of patients, relatives. carers and staff. Reporting incidences, safeguarding issues and completing Datix when required In the absence of the Receptionist undertake administrative tasks Individual MIU key tasks as negotiated by the Manager. To be aware of and abide by UHP & Health Authority approved policies, i.e. child protection, infection control, standards and quality initiatives. The post holder is required to take reasonable care for his/her own health & safety and that of other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions. Please see Full Job Description attached

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