Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the direct patient care, focussing on the specific needs of the individual, This will include all aspects of personal care, adherence to Infection Prevention policies, general cleanliness and tidiness on the ward, maintaining effective communication with the patients, their relatives and professional colleagues, You will be directly supervised and supported by a Registered Nurse.



There is a comprehensive training academy when you join the organisation and mandatory training package to support you with developing your clinical skills. We also offer annual stroke specific training to support the needs of our patient group



To demonstrate care and compassion whilst ensuring that patients' needs are met

To carry out nursing and non-nursing duties as delegated by the registered nurse / midwife; using own initiative within the level of competence expected for the role.

To assist and support members of the multi-professional team to provide a high standard of patient - centred care, performing duties without the need for constant direct supervision



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



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Please note, if you are under 18 or interested in completing an Apprenticeship we encourage you to please contact us at yhs-tr.hcsw@nhs.net



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.

Trust Information Pack:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd



Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available.



Please note this advert may close early if a high number of applications are received, we advise you to submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.



Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this advert to read the duties of a Healthcare Support Worker.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment:

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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.



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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.