Job Description

Are you passionate about high quality patient care? Do you have experience of working in a caring environment, hospital or community setting? Are you keen to develop yourself and looking for something new?
If the answer to these questions is yes, would you like to join our West Community Nursing Team as a Healthcare Support Worker?
There are opportunities to grow your knowledge and skills and we encourage staff to progress and develop. We provide a comprehensive learning package and an expectation that you will fulfil the competency framework within a fixed period of time. We are passionate about providing the very best support for our staff wishing to develop a career in the health sector. Opportunities are available for further education to gain additional qualifications to enable career progression if desired.
We have a variety of shift patterns over a 24-hour period. Our Band 2 Healthcare Support Workers predominately work 08:30am - 16:30pm, generally Monday- Friday, although this is flexible to meet the needs of the service.
It is essential that you haveaccess to a vehicle and the ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day.
You must be able to commit to our full time, 4 week HCSW Academy
We are unable to provide Sponsorship
Main duties of the job
We provide a 4 week full time induction programme covering all you need to know to contribute to patient care on our wards.
As a Band 2 Healthcare Support worker, you will work with our supportive multi-disciplinary team who are dedicated to maintaining high standards and going the extra mile for our patients.

• As a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker, you would be expected to undertake phlebotomy, record vital signs and undertake simple wound care.

Our Community based team provides nursing care for patients in their own homes. The main duties for this role include:

• Wound care
• Catheter and Bowel care
• Palliative and end of life care
• Administration of medication

Training and support are provided and once competent you would visit patients independently. Support is always available from the registered nurse.
About us
To find out more about what it is like to work for our Trust please visit the following link: https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd 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 at interview stage.
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
04 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
419-7451932-HCSW-FH
Job locations
Acomb Health Centre
York
YO26 5LD
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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.
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. Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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.
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.
Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential

• Basic literacy/ numeracy skills preferably gained through secondary school education
• Willingness to undertake training

Desirable

• NVQ / QCF level 2

Experience & Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of the role of a HCSW
• Awareness of what is important to a patient

Desirable

• Previous experience in a health care setting. Phlebotomy experience

Skills
Essential

• Understanding of how to work as part of a team
• Basic IT skills
• Good command of written and verbal English
• Car Owner/Driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes

Person Specification
Education & Training
Essential

• Basic literacy/ numeracy skills preferably gained through secondary school education
• Willingness to undertake training

Desirable

• NVQ / QCF level 2

Experience & Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of the role of a HCSW
• Awareness of what is important to a patient

Desirable

• Previous experience in a health care setting. Phlebotomy experience

Skills
Essential

• Understanding of how to work as part of a team
• Basic IT skills
• Good command of written and verbal English
• Car Owner/Driver with access to a vehicle for work purposes

Skills Required