Job summary
Working in the Intermediate Care team (ICT) you will have the opportunity to personally make a difference to our patients lives and the lives of their carers and relatives every single day. Our Healthcare Support workers work at the heart of our multidisciplinary teams who support our patients by assisting the Registered Nurses in delivering care. The ICT team care are a city wide services proving 24 hour care and support to people in a place they call home. This includes hospital prevention, intravenous antibiotic therapy at home, rehabilitation, out of hours community nursing visits and palliative care at home.
This will require you: to be able to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals, both verbally and in writing; to share our commitment to maintaining high standards in everything we do; and to demonstrate that you can work effectively within a team that behaves in accordance with our values.
The roles are varied and busy as you will be working a variety of shifts including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
To work in the ICT, it is essential to hold a Full UK driving license and have access to a car with business insurance. All expenses for fuel will be reimbursed.
The minimum hours available for this role is 23 hours per week. You must be able to commit to the standard shift pattern for this role which includes long days, nights, weekend and bank holidays.
If you are shortlisted you will be invited to a face to face assessment centre and unfortunately there is no capacity for a virtual interview. This advert may be closed early should we receive a large amount of applications.
Please refer to the person specification included in the job description for further information.
Understanding your role
* Working under the direction of a registrant, participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care, within the boundaries of your role which may include chaperoning of patients, escorting/ transferring of patients and providing 1-1 or group enhanced care
* Demonstrates own duties/ role to new starters
* Frequent exposure to emotional/distressing events, e.g. breaking of bad news
* Assist in the care of patients at end of life and after death
* Orders supplies under the direction of the nurse in charge
* Participate in patient and public involvement activities
* Participate in general cleanliness and tidiness of the environment
* Undertake mandatory training and role specific training relevant to role
* Prioritises own work load
Person centred care
* Exchange factual information with patients using a variety of methods to help patients understanding
* Undertake personal care duties e.g., bathing, toileting, dressing, support with meals and assisting patients with their personal hygiene appearance
* Act as patient advocate at all times
Communication
* Involve patients and carers/relatives in delivery of patient care and provide assurance and support when required
* Identify concerns regarding the patients health, safety and wellbeing while undertaking personal care and discuss with the nurse in charge
Handling information
* Participate in the maintenance of accurate records of care both written and verbal
* Accurately record height, weight age, fluid, nutrition intake and output, bowel movements (this list is not an exhaustive list and other documentation may be expected as part of the role). This may be written documentation or entry within electronic systems
Developing yourself
* Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others
* To undertake in-service training relevant to the post
* Attend mandatory in-service training programmes
* Maintain up to date skills and knowledge
Duty of care
* Report to Manager/Nurse in charge all untoward occurrences, comments and complaints from patients and visitors
* To report any accident, untoward incident or loss relating to staff, patients or visitors according to Trust policies.
* Report any incidents, complaints or accidents to the Nurse in charge
* Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources
Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. Its important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.
Date posted: 14 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £23,615 a year pro rata for part time staff
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9377-HCSW-ICTApr25
Job locations: Pinderfields Hospital, Aberford Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF14DG; Dewsbury & District Hospital, Halifax Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4HS; Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Nhs Trust, Pioneer Way, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF105QU
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