Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and competent healthcare support worker (HCSW) to become part of our friendly team at the Lymington Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) in the New Forest, Hampshire. This is an exciting opportunity for a HCSW to work in a busy and dynamic department and support the clinical team with managing the influx of patients throughout the day.



Lymington UTC sees approximately 20,000 attendances per year and this demand has increased with the COVID pandemic. Our clinical team comprises of nurse practitioners, specialist paramedics, doctor/GPs, as well as healthcare support workers. The service sees patients from all ages, and we are fortunate to have excellent facilities and an ability to manage a range of different patient presentations. As a department, and the PHL Organisation as a whole, has recently achieved a 'Good' from our CQC inspection and we are immensely proud of the service we provide.



The successful applicant should be prepared to work either 8 or 12 hour shifts during the department opening hours. The shifts will comprise of supporting the clinical team with delivering a high standard of care for any patient that attends as a walk in. A number of the tasks that the healthcare support worker will be involved with will include wound care/dressings, fracture management and plastering, obtaining clinical observations and ECGs, and assisting with emergencies. There is also an added expectation that the HCSW will support with the smooth running of the department with maintaining treatment room stock levels, ordering supplies, and covering the reception desk where needed. For the right candidate we are happy to provide support and training.



Partnering Health Group (PHL) are an established and expanding healthcare organisation responsible for providing a variety of urgent and primary health care services across Hampshire and are delighted to be providing the UTC in Lymington Hospital. The New Forest is a beautiful setting in which to provide high quality, safe services which improve the health, wellbeing, and independence of the people we care for. We deliver these services to our community so you will feel a real sense of achievement and that your work makes a difference to local people's lives.

The Benefits

As well as a rewarding career, development opportunities and a competitive salary, you will also enjoy a generous holiday allowance and the opportunity to join the company pension scheme.

Due to the high volume of applications received we are unable to respond to unsuccessful candidates. If your application is of interest to us, we will normally contact you within 2 weeks of receiving your application.

Benefits

Bike2Work Scheme.

Save up to 42% on bikes & equipment

DSE Eye Tests and Spectacles.

Up to 25 for eye tests, 50 for spectacles

Employee Assistance Program - 24 hour helpline.

24/7 support for counselling, legal, medical & more

Employee Recognition.

'On the Spot' & 'Extra Mile' Awards

Family Friendly Policy.

Support for maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility leave

Long Service Award.

Celebrating 5 & 10 years of service

Menopause Support.

HRT subscription covered & Menopause Pledge

NHS Discount - Blue Light Card.

Staff are eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers a range of official discounts

Paid Sick Pay.

10 days per year

Professional Development.

Training, courses & team-building opportunities

Workplace Savings and Low Interest Loans.

Payroll savings & low-interest loans

Your Birthday off!.

As part of our ongoing commitment to support the

Armed Forces community

, PHL Group has been awarded the Defence Employers Recognition Scheme Silver Award and Veteran Aware accreditation. These prestigious accolades highlight our unwavering dedication to supporting ex-military personnel, recognising the value that serving personnel, both regular and reservists, veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.