Job summary Do you want to make a difference to people's lives?
We are looking for individuals with or without experience of working in healthcare, to join the NHS family helping people from your local community.
Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) opportunities are available at Airedale Hospital in medical and surgical areas.
We also have positions at Castleberg Hospital, Settle.No experience?
No problem.
We will teach you everything you need to know.To us, it is more important that you are a caring and kind person with a genuine desire to help and support patients and their families day and night.
Working as a Healthcare Support Worker in a hospital means you will need to be flexible and able to work various shifts over a 24 hour period.If this sounds like you, then you already have the skills that make a great Health Care Support Worker.Right from the time you join us, you will have access to learning, development and training opportunities.
As you progress in your NHS career you will acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to provide safe and compassionate patient care.The Healthcare Support Worker role can also lead to a range of career opportunities.
With the right support, those who want to can undertake the necessary training to become our future nurses, nursing associates and midwives.
** If you have previously applied within the last 6 months - please do not reapply**The assessment day will be held on16th December 2024 at Airedale General Hospital .
Main duties of the job As aHealth Care Support Worker, youwill be a hugely valuable support to our Nursing and Midwifery teams providing care to our patients.
Every day will be different, and you will work alongside the rest of the team carrying out a wide range of tasks and assisting with care to support the needs of the patients and their families.Examples of what you may do as part of your role Washing and dressing patients who need helpServing meals and assisting patients to eatHelping patients to move aroundMaking bedsTalking to patients and their familiesMonitoring patient conditions Example shift patterns (worked over a 6 week rota period) Long Day - Early shift - Early split - Late shift - Late split - Night shift - Twilight - About us Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging.
We encourage applications from people who embrace our values and who will enable us to expand our diverse workforce.
Applications from underrepresented groups including LGBT+, Ethnic Minority or disabled people are particularly welcome.
What we Offer Range of opportunities for flexible working Strong team ethos NHS salary structure & generous pension 27 days holiday plus days off for bank holidays worked Enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours Maternity, paternity and adoption leave Childcare vouchers Wide range of LGBTI+ initiatives Health service discounts and online benefits Health and wellbeing support Discounts on public transport Disability Confident Reasonable adjustments Nightingales on site nursery This opportunity is only available for candidates who have the right to work in the UK as we are currently unable to provide sponsorship for this role.
Please Note: The vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications so please submit your application as soon as possible ensuring you provide as much information as possible to enable us to shortlist.
The vacancy will be re-advertised on a regular basis.
Job description Job responsibilities Skills and personal attributes needed Caring and kindCheerful and friendlyKeen to support patients with their personal needs including using the toiletAble to follow direct instructionsHappy to work in a team but also able to use own initiativeHave good listening and communication skillsBe well organised SupportWe offer an initial two-week induction and training programme for HCSWs.
This includes learning about the Hospital and all the core skills you will need such as preventing infection and how to provide direct care.
You will have some learning with registered nurses and other days specifically for HCSW.
For anyone new to care, we then offer two weeks support working alongside an experienced HCSW in clinical practice, learning the role before being included in the staffing numbers.
We will support you to achieve a Care Certificate during your first few months if you do not already have one.
The care certificate takes you through 15 different standards such as patient confidentiality and nutrition and hydration.
Anyone who wishes to progress may be supported to achieve a Health and Social Care qualification, in partnership with Keighley College on our apprenticeship programme.There are further development opportunities if you are interested, with career pathways to become a Nursing Associate and Registered Nurse.
Person Specification Experience & Achievements Essential No previous experience required Desirable Desirable experience of working in a care setting Desirable previous experience dealing with the public Disposition, Qualities and Values Essential Caring and a desire to help others Knowledge/Skills Essential Good written and communication skills demonstrated on application form Understanding of equality and diversity Desirable IT literacy