Health Care Support Worker (Ward 20)

Job description

Job summary

We are very proud of the high level of care we provide to our patients which is reflected in our patient feedback. We are looking to appoint a Band 2 Health Care Support Worker who is caring, enthusiastic and motivated to join team ward 20 Surgery and Medical Day case unit.

The successful applicant will support our qualified staff with the delivery of care to our wide range of patients.

The successful applicant will be expected to work variable shifts. We staff to be flexible within the shifts they work to help the team enhance the care we provide.

Main duties of the job

To undertake a range of duties including direct care working in support of and supervised by a trained nurse.

At all times treat patients, service users, families, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect, delivering compassionate care. Exercising discretion and behaving in a manner consistent with Airedale NHS Trust Right Care Values Maintain confidentiality

Work in line within Trust Policies

Assist in the ordering and serving meals

Keeping the ward clean and tidy

Undertake tasks appropriate to the clinical environment with necessary training and as directed by the ward sister or department lead

Trolleys made and changed in a timely manner

Report any incidents, complaints , concerns to the Nurse in Charge

Attend and participate in ward meetings

Recognise and Respond to emergency and urgent situations

For full details please refer to the attached Job Description

About us

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

Job description
Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

Person Specification

Attributes, Qualifications and Professional Training

Essential

• Possess or willing to work towards Care certificate
• Be able to demonstrate basic numeracy skills required for the post

Desirable

• Level 2 diploma in Health and social Care
• Demonstrate literacy in IT
• Previous experinece of working with the public

Experience and Acheivements

Essential

• No previous experience required

Desirable

• Experience in a hospital setting, Experience in a care setting
• Previous experience of dealing with the public

Qualities and Values

Essential

• Be caring with a desire to help others
• Supporting patients with their personal needs
• High levels of commitment and self motivation
• Ability to engage with a wide range of individuals

Desirable

• Commitment to personal development

Person Specification
Attributes, Qualifications and Professional Training

Essential

• Possess or willing to work towards Care certificate
• Be able to demonstrate basic numeracy skills required for the post

Desirable

• Level 2 diploma in Health and social Care
• Demonstrate literacy in IT
• Previous experinece of working with the public

Experience and Acheivements

Essential

• No previous experience required

Desirable

• Experience in a hospital setting, Experience in a care setting
• Previous experience of dealing with the public

Qualities and Values

Essential

• Be caring with a desire to help others
• Supporting patients with their personal needs
• High levels of commitment and self motivation
• Ability to engage with a wide range of individuals

Desirable

• Commitment to personal development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Airedale NHS Trust

Airedale NHS trust

keighley

BD20 6TD

United Kingdom

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