About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced Band 3 Senior Health Care Support Worker to join our nursing team within out busy Pre Operative Assessment Department here at Airedale.
The above hours will be worked across 5 days, currently Monday to Friday to meet the needs of the service. Weekends may be included in the near future.
Previous Pre Operative Assessment experience within a hospital setting would be advantageous, but if you are a dynamic team player and a team leader and up for a challenge of working across a variety of specialities then you could be just the person we are looking for.
Main duties of the job
To provide care activities under the direction of a registered nurse or registered medical practitioner. To participate in the provision of needs and the implementation of programmes of care seeking advice appropriately, undertaking the agreed on going clinical activities e.g. patient clinical observations and investigations e.g. blood pressure measure, height, weight, phlebotomy and ECG recording. For which they have NVQ evidence to prove competence. To demonstrate his/her own skills to new or junior members of staff. To contribute to the ongoing support of patients, relatives and friends.
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
Cycle to Work Travel Scheme Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice Onsite Nursery Buying and Selling Annual Leave Car Leasing Employee Assistance Programme Employee Health and Wellbeing Extensive Reward Scheme Counselling Service Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
Committed to Quality of Care Compassion Working together for patients Improving Lives Everyone Counts Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further details including the Job description and Person Specification for this vacancy please see the attached documents.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrate ability to work effectively as a member of a team and are aware of own limitations.
Experience Essential
Significant experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering personal and clinical care Utilisation of planning and organisational skills Basic IT skills
Desirable
Previous experience working in Pre-Operative Assessment Department
Qualifications Essential
NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, Diploma in Health Level 3, Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent experience The Care Certificate or in the absence of this the jobholder must successfully attain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment Commitment to undergo training and education as required
Desirable
Basic skills Maths and English Level 2 (equivalent of GCSE 4-9 (A*-C)
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
BD206TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)