About this role
Job summary
**Internal Applicants Only**
The post holder will work as part of the critical care team to provide compassionate, high quality care to patients, service users, carers and families. The role involves delivering direct and indirect patient care within clearly defines boundaries of competence, using initiative appropriately and working without constant direct supervision.
The post holder will support the registered nursing staff within the critical care setting, assisting with clinical procedures, investigations and the preparation, use and cleaning of specialist equipment. They contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and therapeutic environment, ensuring patient privacy, dignity and respect at all time.
The post holder will act as a role model in line with trust values and behaviours, work collaboratively the multi-disciplinary team, advocate for patients, diverse needs and deliver a high standard of service. The role includes maintaining health and safety standards, infection prevention and control, stock management and a commitment to ongoing personal development and reflective practice.
Main duties of the job
At all times treat patients, service users, families, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect.
Deliver compassionate care, exercising discretion and behaving in a manner consistent with Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust's KITE values.
To maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work.
Work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with other members of the care team to meet 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 every person they come in to contact with.
Work in line with the Trust policies and procedures and within the 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 escalating concerns appropriately.
Achieve and maintain core and specific competencies as per the National Care Certificate and agreed by the manager.
Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.
Assist with the induction of new Health Care Support Workers, and supervises work of students and junior staff.
To participate in own performance development reviews and appraisals.
Participate in audit activities at the request of the Ward manager / Department lead.
Attend and participate in team/ward/department meetings.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.
At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!
We offer colleagues:
A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note:
Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca Westerman on [email protected]
Person Specification
As below Essential
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (RQF accredited) or NHS England accredited Care Certificate, with evidence of full completion of the knowledge and work-based assessments / relevant experience Moving and Handling Certificate Basic Life Support Certificate Able to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy Evidence of practical training or education in a care setting Previous experience in a health care setting
Desirable
Practical skills in providing essential aspects of care. Manual handling skills Support of junior staff to develop
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address Harrogate District Hospital
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)