Job overview
We are looking for people that are kind, compassionate, creative, problem-solvers with excellent communication skills to join our expanding team across the medicine care group with York Hospital. Within your role, you will form a crucial part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team, delivering a high standard of health care to patients.
We are seeking dynamic individuals who are passionate about person centred care. Good communication skills are also essential, as is a commitment to patient care and safety, and our Trust Values. We do provide training and an ongoing development programme to support you in your role and advice/guidance is available from our experienced and supportive team.
As health care professionals we have the privilege of looking after those who can’t always look after themselves, for some it’s a short stay as they recover from the acute phase of their illness and for others it's providing care when they need it most and giving them dignity at the end of their lives.
As a Healthcare Support Worker, you play a vital role in our patients care, and within the Medicine care group we cover a variety of specialities. These range from acute admission areas to wards such as cardiology, respiratory, gastroenterology and elderly wards which include acute stroke and stroke rehab.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Support Worker at York Hospital, you will be part of a multi-professional team providing high standards of care to our patients. You will maintain and promote patient independence and dignity to ensure each patient receives a positive experience. Please see the attached document ‘Healthcare Support Worker Key Duties’ to see a full list of key duties.
As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will be expected to work a combination of shifts including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays:
·Early – 07:00-15:00
·Late – 12:00 - 20:00
·Long Day – 07:00 - 20:00
·Night – 19:30 - 07:30
Please be aware that you must be able to attend a full time induction programme for the first 4 weeks in your new role. This must be within 3 months of your interview date.
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE
Please note, this vacancy is for our vacancies in medical wards at our YORK site. If you would like to apply for other departments or locations, please visit our Trust website using the link below:
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Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
1. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
2. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
3. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
4. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
5. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
6. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
7. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
8. Understanding of patient-centered care and the role of the HCSW
Desirable criteria
9. Experience in a health or social care setting.
Values, drivers and motivators
Essential criteria
10. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Trust values