Job summary Are you highly motivated, dynamic and looking to make a real difference to patient care and experience within surgical specialties? Then this could be the role for you We are looking to appoint Healthcare Support Workers to join our established team on Maple Ward. Our ward consists of 22 surgical beds, 3 HOB beds and a surgical assessment unit offering highly skilled ambulatory care. Maple Ward supports a wide variety of surgical disciplines including general surgery, urology and gynaecology and works closely with the surgical teams and our surgical day unit. The post holder will be required to provide basic patient care, assisting with all activities of living including hygiene and personal grooming, nutrition, and continence care. They will also carry out routine patient observations and screening as well as have the opportunity to expand there skill set to complete ECG's, phlebotomy and develop a knowledge of basic wound care. There's never been a more exciting time to build your career at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals as we continue to provide excellent and efficient care in a fast paced environment. Please note, this advert may close early due to the high level of applications we receive for these roles. Main duties of the job 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 - 07:30-15:30 Late - 12:30 - 20:30 Long Day - 07:30 - 20:30 Night - 20:00 - 08:00 Please be aware that you must be able to attend a full time induction programme for the first 4 weeks in your new role, this must be 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 at yhs-tr.hcswnhs.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 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata/per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 419-6911586-HCSW-S Job locations Scarborough Hospital Woodlands Drive Scarborough YO12 6QL Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this advert to read the duties of a Healthcare Support Worker. A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitmentnhs.net As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves, and everyone else. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this advert to read the duties of a Healthcare Support Worker. A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description. Working for the Trust Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:yhs-tr.recruitmentnhs.net As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have. Armed Forces Friendly Employer We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves, and everyone else. Person Specification Understanding the role Essential Does the candidate show understanding in the role whilst being committed to putting the patient first? Care and Compassion Essential Does the candidate demonstrate care & compassion towards the role and patient? Coping with work pressures Essential Does the candidate evidence the ability to cope with emotionally stressful situations? Teamwork Essential Does the candidate show willingness to work as part of a large Team, with the confidence to work on their own initiative? Knowledge and Skills Essential Does the candidate show basic literacy, numerical, IT skills or willingness to undertake training where necessary? Trust Values Essential Does the candidate demonstrate our Trust Values throughout their application? Person Specification Understanding the role Essential Does the candidate show understanding in the role whilst being committed to putting the patient first? Care and Compassion Essential Does the candidate demonstrate care & compassion towards the role and patient? Coping with work pressures Essential Does the candidate evidence the ability to cope with emotionally stressful situations? Teamwork Essential Does the candidate show willingness to work as part of a large Team, with the confidence to work on their own initiative? Knowledge and Skills Essential Does the candidate show basic literacy, numerical, IT skills or willingness to undertake training where necessary? Trust Values Essential Does the candidate demonstrate our Trust Values throughout their application? 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 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)