About this role
Job summary
In Theatres we are recruiting a Theatre 'New to Care' Support Workers to join Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, on a 12 month training contract with progression opportunity to a substantive Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker role, if training and development is successfully completed.
The role is predominately based within The Day Surgery Unit which is very busy department and is expanding its services constantly. It is a dedicated unit which has three operating theatres, two recovery areas and a ward. There is also an ophthalmic department within the unit. The department manages day case elective surgery for adults and paediatric cases. It provides a service for elective surgical specialities which include; General Surgery, Gynaecology, Urology, ENT, Oral/Max-Fax, Dermatology/Plastics, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics and Hand Trauma. Day Surgery encompasses the whole patient surgical journey from admission to discharge. Our goal is to provide high quality individualised care, in a timely manner, to a range of patients undergoing elective day case procedures.
Whilst the post is predominately in Day Surgery it also encompasses all theatres and you may be asked to support with across Main Theatres and in the soon to be opened new Theatres at HDFT.
Main duties of the job
The Theatre 'New to Care' Support Worker will assist and undertake an agreed range of tasks in relation to the care of a patient or group of patients and the environment in which care is delivered. The qualified Nurse/ODP is responsible for all care and supervision although tasks will be delegated to the AFC Band 2 Care Support Workers.
To support and care for patients in the Day Surgery Unit. Working under the supervision of trained practitioners in the role of Theatre Circulator and also providing pre and post operative care to patients in the ward area.
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 description Job responsibilities
We provide you will all the training you need to provide outstanding care to patients.
In your role you will be helping patients with:
their personal hygiene needs including bathing in the bed and in the bathroom choosing meals from the menu and providing support with feeding encouragement to drink regularly and recording fluid intake dressing and undressing, toileting and escorting them to and from the toilet making their beds clean and comfortable. The role of a Care Support Worker is essential on our wards and you will have the privilege to provide compassionate care and reassurance to our patients.
Person Specification
Criteria Essential
Evidence of basic literacy and numeracy skills, such as GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent practical experience. Willingness to complete the Care Certificate and other competencies relevant to this training post. Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
Desirable
Level 2 in Health and Social Care Previous experience in a health care setting Previous experience of working with people using customer care skills
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.
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Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)