About this role
Job summary
We have opportunities for reliable, enthusiastic, patient centred and caring individuals to join our Healthcare Assistant team!
The desired candidate must have good communication skills, be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and have a caring and compassionate nature.
Full time and part time roles available
PLEASE NOTE: Vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received
Main duties of the job
At all times treat patients, service users, families, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect to deliver compassionate care, exercising discretion and behaving in a manner consistent with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Right Care Values.
To maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work and work within the Healthcare Support Worker Code of Conduct.
Work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with other members of the care team to meet the holistic needs of patients and carers.
To establish and maintain effective communication and relationships with the multi-disciplinary team, respecting the equality and diversity of each and every person he/she/they comes into contact within the course of his/her/their business.
Uphold the privacy and dignity of patients at all times.
Work in line with Trust policies and procedures and within scope of competence, undertaking mandatory training and essential skills training as identified for the role.
Contribute to the development of the clinical area, through contribution of new ideas to improve patient care/experience and by escalating concerns appropriately.
About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications and personal statement should include. Essential
Possess or be willing to work towards the care certificate Be able to demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy skills required for the post
Desirable
Level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care Functional skills level 1 numeracy Functional Skills Level 1 Literacy
Experience Desirable
Experience of working in a formal care setting or as an informal carer Previous experience of dealing with the public
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of what 'confidentiality' is and how you put into practice Good listening, written and verbal communication skills Understanding of equality and diversity and how you put it into practice Be well organised happy to work in a team but also able to use own initiative Able to follow direct instructions
Desirable
Demonstrate literacy in IT
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 Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)