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Care Support Worker - Outreach Outpatients
The closing date is 08 June 2026
We are recruiting an Outreach outpatients Senior Care Support worker who will cover 3 clinical sites in Alwoodley, Wetherby, and, Ripon plus Harrogate Hospital.
The role includes running and managing clinics independently in a safe, patient centred environment. We require someone with Outpatients experience.
Our clinics cover multiple specialities, both surgical and medical hospital outpatients services in an outreach setting.
We are a small but friendly team of Registered Nurses and Care Support Workers who are adaptable and respond to changing circumstances. We are reliable and committed to maintaining the trust values.
The job role involves traveling between sites.
Main duties of the job
* Run and manage clinics independently.
* Provide a high standard of care and support to the patient and clinician.
* Phlebotomy skills an advantage.
* Able to assist with all procedures in Outreach in particular Cystoscopies.
* Assist with training and supervision of students.
* Assist in ordering and stock control.
* Audits.
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
* An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
* Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
* Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
* Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions please contact Alyson McKenzie at alyson.mckenzie@nhs.net.
Person Specification
Education/Qualification
* NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (RQF accredited) or NHS England accredited Care Certificate, with evidence of full completion of the knowledge and work based assessments / relevant experience
* Able to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy
* Evidence of practical training or education in a care setting
* Previous experience in a health care setting
* UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
* Evidence of autonomous practice
* Competent to practice venepuncture
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
£25,760 to £27,476 a yearper annum (pro rata)
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