Nursing support workers play a critical role in helping care for patients across the NHS.
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust has been helping mark a new awareness day by highlighting the role its support workers play.
As we mark Nursing Support Workers’ Day today, the Trust has been paying tribute to its clinical support workers.
Deputy chief nurse Karen Sheard has been praising support workers across the organisation.
Karen said: “These colleagues play a vital role. They are at the centre of our wards, clinics and community teams.
“The term ‘nursing support worker’ might not be something the public are all familiar with. What you may be surprised to hear is that this term covers hundreds of job titles and roles including healthcare assistants, assistant practitioners, nursing associates and enhanced care workers.
“Nursing support workers can work independently, as well as alongside nurses and as part of a wider multi-skilled team.
“Without them we wouldn’t be able to deliver the high quality care we do to patients.
“I’d like to personally thank all of our them for everything they do for our patients every day.”