Healthcare Support Worker
- NHS
- Part Time
- Bridlington
- 24169.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
We are looking for motivated and compassionate Healthcare Support Workers, with a passion for stroke and general rehabilitation. The successful candidate will play an integral part in improving patient outcomes, through effective post-stroke management.
They will work as part of the multidisciplinary team, providing a high provide a high standard of safe and effective nursing care, to improve both general and stroke rehabilitation outcomes.
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.
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE
Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at the hospital site. Remote interviews will not be available
Main duties of the job
Shifts include - 07:30 to 15:30pm, 12:30pm to 20:30pm, or a long day will be - 07:30am to 20.30pm. Nights - 20:15pm to 07:45am.
Our HCSWs work as part of the department team under the supervision of registered nurses.
- Participates in the delivery of patient care
- Contributes towards ward organisation
- Support registered nurses in the provision of a safe and caring environment
- Contribute to stroke and general rehabilitation goals
- Clinical observations
- Complete the National Care Certificate
Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role
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 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.
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
Qualifications and Skills
Essential
- Numeracy skills to Functional Skills Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent)
- Basic IT skills, able to use applications such as email on a computer or smart device (eg tablet)
Desirable
- Level 2/3 health care related qualification e.g., BTEC, NVQ, T-Level, apprenticeship
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively, including where there are any barriers to communication - e.g. language barrier
- Can deal with distressing and emotional situations with empathy, sensitivity, and diplomacy.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of patient-centred care and the role of the HCSW.
Desirable
- Experience in a health or social care setting.
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
Bridlington Hospital
Bessingby Road
Bridlington
YO16 4QP
