Healthcare Assistant - Trinity Ward
Job Description
Job summary
We are recruiting a Healthcare Assistant for our rehabilitation ward at Ripon Hospital. The role is part-time 22.5hrs per week.
We are looking for individuals who are capable of providing compassionate care to patients in a busy, challenging and rewarding environment.
For more information check out our videos to find out what it is like to work as a Healthcare Assistant at HDFT and the training involved -
Training to be a Care Support Worker at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust - YouTube
The role of a Care Support Worker at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust - YouTube
Main duties of the job
Our Healthcare Assistants carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse. You will work as an integrated member of the ward team, assisting with nursing procedures according to agreed policies.
You will maintain the patient's dignity and self-respect at all times and achieving a high standard of care.
Our Healthcare Assistants have an allocated base-ward but they are expected to work in different areas within the hospital as required
You will beaccountable 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 Healthcare Assistants are expected to work a combination of days, nights and weekends including Bank Holidays and Christmas Day.
- 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
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 and Team of the Month Awards plus the Christmas Oscars.
- 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
For further information, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact Tammara Millward on [email protected].
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (RQF accredited)
- NHS England accredited Care Certificate, with evidence of full completion of the knowledge and work-based assessments / relevant experienceof literacy and numeracy
- Previous experience in a health care setting
- Moving and Handling Certificate
- Basic Life Support Certificate
Desirable
- Support of junior staff to develop
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
