About this role
Job summary
We are very proud of the high level of care we provide to our patients which is reflected in our patient feedback. We are looking to appoint a Band 2 Health Care Support Worker who is caring, enthusiastic and motivated to join team ward 20 Surgery and Medical Day case unit.
The successful applicant will support our qualified staff with the delivery of care to our wide range of patients.
The successful applicant will be expected to work variable shifts. We staff to be flexible within the shifts they work to help the team enhance the care we provide.
Main duties of the job
To undertake a range of duties including direct care working in support of and supervised by a trained nurse.
At all times treat patients, service users, families, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect, delivering compassionate care. Exercising discretion and behaving in a manner consistent with Airedale NHS Trust Right Care Values Maintain confidentiality
Work in line within Trust Policies
Assist in the ordering and serving meals
Keeping the ward clean and tidy
Undertake tasks appropriate to the clinical environment with necessary training and as directed by the ward sister or department lead
Trolleys made and changed in a timely manner
Report any incidents, complaints , concerns to the Nurse in Charge
Attend and participate in ward meetings
Recognise and Respond to emergency and urgent situations
For full details please refer to the attached Job Description
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 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
Attributes, Qualifications and Professional Training Essential
Possess or willing to work towards Care certificate Be able to demonstrate basic numeracy skills required for the post
Desirable
Level 2 diploma in Health and social Care Demonstrate literacy in IT Previous experinece of working with the public
Experience and Acheivements Essential
No previous experience required
Desirable
Experience in a hospital setting, Experience in a care setting Previous experience of dealing with the public
Qualities and Values Essential
Be caring with a desire to help others Supporting patients with their personal needs High levels of commitment and self motivation Ability to engage with a wide range of individuals
Desirable
Commitment to personal development
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 Trust
Airedale NHS trust
keighley
BD20 6TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)