We have opportunities for reliable, enthusiastic, patient centred and caring individuals to join our Healthcare Assistant team
The desired candidate must have good communication skills, be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and have a caring and compassionate nature.
At all times treat patients, service users, families, visitors and
colleagues with dignity and respect to deliver compassionate care,
exercising discretion and behaving in a manner consistent with
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Right Care Values.
* To maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work and work within the
Healthcare Support Worker Code of Conduct.
* Work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with other
members of the care team to meet the holistic needs of patients and
carers.
* To establish and maintain effective communication and relationships
with the multi-disciplinary team, respecting the equality and diversity
of each and every person he/she/they comes into contact within the
course of his/her/their business.
* Uphold the privacy and dignity of patients at all times.
* Work in line with Trust policies and procedures and within scope of
competence, undertaking mandatory training and essential skills
training as identified for the role.
* Contribute to the development of the clinical area, through
contribution of new ideas to improve patient care/experience and by
escalating concerns appropriately.
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients – we want to make these part of our DNA.
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