Job summary
- Main area
- Care Support Worker
- Grade
- 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (May require to work over 4 days)
- Job ref
- 421-PSC-1349M
- Employer
- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Harrogate and District Foundation Trust
- Town
- Harrogate
- Salary
- £22,383 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Care Support Worker - Elmwood Outpatients
2
Job overview
We are looking for a confident Care Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care, willing to join our small and a friendly team.
- Elmwood unit & medical outpatients are both busy outpatient areas with variety of medical and surgical outpatient clinics.
- Elmwood also has the nurse led leg ulcer and diabetic foot service attached to it.
Main duties of the job
We require a Care support worker to work across three outpatient departments, Elmwood, Cedar and Medical Day Unit. The postholder will have an NVQ in care. The postholder will assist the qualified staff in outpatient clinics, but must also be able to work unsupervised. Good communication and organisational skills are vital to this post.
Working for our organisation
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To work as a member of the Elmwood/medical outpatients team carrying out assigned tasks involving direct patient care in support of and supervised by a registered nurse.
- To be familiar with and work within department and Trust protocols and policies.
- To prepare equipment and rooms ready for clinic sessions.
- To have a thorough knowledge of the care and cleaning of instruments and accessories used throughout the departments.
- To have knowledge of the correct use of moving and handling aids when assisting with moving patients.
To be aware of the health and safety aspects pertinent to staff and patients
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- • NVQ in care or willingness to undertake.
- • Willingness to learn new skills and participate in appropriate training.
Desirable criteria
- IT skills
- Basic life support training
- Moving and handling training
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Deborah Dunbar
- Job title
- Elmwood OPD Manager and Leg ulcer Service Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01423555774
- Additional information
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