York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a caring and motivated Healthcare Support Worker to join our team in the Critical Care Unit at Scarborough Hospital.
This is an exciting time for Critical Care services in Scarborough as we look forward to the opening of our purpose built new Critical Care Unit.
As an important part of the Multidisciplinary team, you will assist the registered nurse in the delivery of patient care to critically ill patients and their families. The Healthcare Support Worker is crucial in ensuring the department runs effectively and you will support equipment and stock management.
Although experience of 3 months in a health care setting is desirable, the role is open to candidates who are new to care. Your first 4 weeks with us will be on our Healthcare Support Worker Academy. We also offer a critical care induction and critical care competency framework. As a Trust we are committed to supporting you in achieving the National Care Certificate.
We can offer full or part time hours, and you will need to work flexibly covering shifts on both days, nights and weekends.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Support Worker within our team you will:
* Demonstrate a courteous, sympathetic, compassionate and helpful approach to patients, relatives and visitors at all times.
* Act as an ambassador promoting the corporate image of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals Trust.
* Act as a positive role model for all Trust employees.
* Demonstrate a positive professional working relationship with colleagues and other members of the Trust.
* Establish and actively maintain clear professional boundaries at all times with patients and their close contacts.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this advert to read the duties of a Healthcare Support Worker.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
* Understanding of patient-centered care and the role of the HCSW.
Qualifications and Skills
* Numeracy skills to Functional Skills Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent).
* Demonstrable effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Basic IT skills, able to use applications such as email on a computer or smart device (e.g. tablet).
* Willing to undertake further training.
* Ability to prioritise tasks.
* Completion of the Skills for Health Care Certificate.
* Experience in a health or social care setting.
* Ability to communicate health-related information.
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.
Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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