Healthcare Support Worker/Assistant
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 10 November 2024
Job summary
Are you looking to start a career within the NHS as a carer? Whether you are experienced or have never worked in care before, working as a Healthcare Support Worker at our Trust may be the perfect role for you!
We are seeking dynamic individuals who are passionate about patient care. You will be able to communicate at all levels to help drive our service forward and provide high standards of safe patient care at all times.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage you will be invited to a Face to Face interview on 25th April or 24th May 2024.
Please note this vacancy is for our SCARBOROUGH site. If you would like to apply for York Hospital please visit the following link:Job Advert (jobs.nhs.uk)
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Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Support Worker at Scarborough Hospital, you will be part of a multi-professional team providing high standards of care to our patients. You will maintain and promote patient independence and dignity to ensure each patient receives a positive experience. Please see the attached document 'Healthcare Support Worker Key Duties' to see a full list of key duties.
As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will be expected to work a combination of shifts including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays:
- Early - 07:00-15:00
- Late - 12:00 - 20:00
- Long Day - 07:00 - 20:00
- Night - 19:30 - 07:30
Please be aware that you must be able to attend a full time induction programme for the first 4 weeks in your new role, commencing within 3 months of your interview date.
About us
Please note, if you are under 18 or interested in completing an Apprenticeship we encourage you to please contact us atyhs-tr.hcsw@nhs.net
Due to current Home Office guidelines, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Date posted
17 November 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
419-HCSW2023-HCSW-S
Job locations
Scarborough Hospital
Woodlands Drive
Scarborough
YO12 6QL
Employer details
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Scarborough Hospital
Woodlands Drive
Scarborough
YO12 6QL
Employer's website
https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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