Job summary
Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available. Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role.
We're looking for healthcare support workers with enthusiasm, strong communications skills and who are driven to provide excellent patient focused care on our women's unit. This is an exciting opportunity for a flexible individual to work within our women's unit. This role offers the chance to support clinics in the Early pregnancy assessment unit (EPAU), gynaecology assessment unit (GAU), Colposcopy, gynaecology and hysteroscopy clinics. The clinics operate Monday to Sunday between 08:30-am and 19.30pm.
The successful candidate will be a team player with a strong desire to provide compassionate care and empower others within a friendly and supportive environment. You must be able to work well as part of a team and be able to use your initiative and work well under pressure. This would suit candidates with an interest or experience in gynaecology.
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.
You must be able to commit to our Full Time HCSW Academy for the first 4 weeks of your employment with our Trust. Please note our HCSW Academy takes place at our training site in Holgate, York. We are unable to provide travel options or reimburse travel costs for attendance at this.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
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.
Details Date posted
06 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
419-7234254-HSCW-FH
Job locations
York Hospital
York
YO31 8HE
Job description Job 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: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
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.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description Job 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: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
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.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification Experience Essential
* Understanding of patient-centred care and the role of HCSW
* Numeracy skills to Functional Skills Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent).
Desirable
* Experience in a health or social care setting
Essential Essential
* Willing to undertake training
Person Specification Experience Essential
* Understanding of patient-centred care and the role of HCSW
* Numeracy skills to Functional Skills Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent).
Desirable
* Experience in a health or social care setting
Essential Essential
* Willing to undertake training
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
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
York Hospital
York
YO31 8HE
Employer's website
https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
York Hospital
York
YO31 8HE
Employer's website
https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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