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Healthcare Assistant
The closing date is 25 August 2025
We are recruiting a part time Care Support Worker for our adult medical admissions ward based on Farndale.
We care for patients who are reviewed by a consultant, given a treatment plan and either discharged, kept in a short stay bed or admitted to a longer stay specialty bed.
The successful applicant will be someone who is capable of providing compassionate care to patients in a busy and challenging environment.
Main duties of the job
Our Care Support Workers carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.
This includes assisting with activities of daily living; washing, dressing and feeding.
There will also be opportunities to undertake extended clinical skills training.
You will work as an integrated member of the ward team, assisting with nursing procedures according to agreed policies and escalating concerns accordingly.
You will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered and will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patient's journey.
Our Care Support Workers are expected to work a combination of days, nights and weekends including Bank Holidays;
* Early - 07:15 to 15:15
* Late - 12:15 to 20:15hrs
* Night - 19:45hrs to 07:45hrs
* Long Day - 07:15hrs to 20:15h
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
* A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
* Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
* Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.
Please note:
* Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
* Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
* Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
* All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job responsibilities
For further information please see attached job description document or contact Charlotte Hutchinson, Ward Manager on charlotte.hutchinson8@nhs.net.
Person Specification
Experience
* Previous Care Experience
* Previous Acute Medicine Experience
Qualifications
* 5 GCSES grade C or above including Maths and English or equivalent
* Completed Care Certificate
* Extended IT skills including ICS, ICE, Web V
* Venepuncture, ECG and cannulation skills
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.
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
£24,937 to £26,598 a yearper annum pro rata
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