Job summary The post holder carries out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of andsupervised by a Registered Nurse.To assist the nursing staff in the care and rehabilitation of the patient and reporting anyconcerns to the Registered Nurse.To work as an integrated member of the ward team, assisting with nursing proceduresaccording to agreed policiesTo maintain the patient's dignity and self-respect at all times and achieving a highstandard of careTo be aware of the Health and Safety aspects of staff and patientsTo be flexible to work in different areas within the unit as requiredFollowing appropriate instruction organise own day to day work tasks and activitiesLearn from the patient experience to constantly drive up standards is paramount. Thepost holder will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered aand will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care and a positive patientexperience at each stage of the patient's journey. Main duties of the job Attend all training sessions, complete work based activities and keep up to dateall documentation to meet Care Certificate requirements.NURSING CAREBathing of patients in bed and in the bathroom including the knowledge of the correctuse of bath aids.Following instructions, assisting with moving, turning and positioning the dependentpatient, having knowledge of the correct use of moving and handling equipment.Assisting with care given to pressure areas of patients and the appropriate use ofpressure relieving devices.Assisting the patient with their personal hygiene needs, ensuring privacy and dignity ismaintained and promoting independence.Assistance with feeding patients and preparing patients prior to meals, includingassisting patients to order their meals from the menus. Assisting the patients tomaintain adequate oral fluid intake and accurate record keeping.Assisting patients to dress and undress.Assisting with toileting and escorting patients to and from the toiletMaking beds, including stripping of bed linenAssisting in the care of terminally ill patient and with the performance of the LastOfficesAssist in the collection of specimens following appropriate instruction.Using relevant policies and procedures including infection control and the use ofstandard precautions when undertaking patientJ About us Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you We offer colleagues: A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards. Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service. Please note: Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application. Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles. All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 421-PSC-1946R Job locations Harrogate district Hospital Lancaster park road harrogate HG2 7SX Job description Job responsibilities Attend all training sessions, complete work based activities and keep up to dateall documentation to meet Care Certificate requirements.NURSING CAREBathing of patients in bed and in the bathroom including the knowledge of the correctuse of bath aids.Following instructions, assisting with moving, turning and positioning the dependentpatient, having knowledge of the correct use of moving and handling equipment.Assisting with care given to pressure areas of patients and the appropriate use ofpressure relieving devices.Assisting the patient with their personal hygiene needs, ensuring privacy and dignity ismaintained and promoting independence.Assistance with feeding patients and preparing patients prior to meals, includingassisting patients to order their meals from the menus. Assisting the patients tomaintain adequate oral fluid intake and accurate record keeping.Assisting patients to dress and undress.Assisting with toileting and escorting patients to and from the toiletMaking beds, including stripping of bed linenAssisting in the care of terminally ill patient and with the performance of the LastOfficesAssist in the collection of specimens following appropriate instruction.Using relevant policies and procedures including infection control and the use ofstandard precautions when undertaking patientJob description and person specification page 3 of 6 Care Certificate -V1 June 2015GENERAL REQUIREMENTSAssist with maintaining cleanliness of patients' furniture, to include linen and patients'flowers and lockersDelivery requests between departments, answering the telephone and takingmessages when requiredAssisting with the reception and care of patients and relatives and all visitors to thewardsAssist with filing, completing records and paperwork. Deal with enquiries andcommunicate with all members of the multi-professional team and public in aprofessional manner.COMMUNICATIONReporting conditions of patients to nursing staff in charge of the ward.Reporting mishap or accident to nursing staff in charge of the ward using risk incidentreporting as appropriate.Dealing with patients with sensory impairment in a sensitive and appropriate manner.PERSONNELMaintain confidentiality at all times - on and off dutyBe aware of the safety regulations regarding fire precautions and the procedure to befollowed in the case of a fire alarmBe aware of the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Environmental HealthRegulations and COSHH.EDUCATIONAttend all training sessions, complete work based activities and keep up to date alldocumentation to meet Care Certificate requirementsAttend mandatory training including fire lecture, moving & handling patients and basiclife supportAttend Orientation and in-service training programmes as requested/required.Attend meetings as requested and provide feedback for ward team.Maintain awareness of ward policies and procedures.Assisting the Registered Nurse in undertaking surveys or audit as necessary.Job description and person specification page 4 of 6 Care Certificate -V1 June 2015MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCESObserve a personal duty of care when handling patients personal possessionsand the procedure for safekeeping.Assist in monitoring and managing stock control/stock levelsAwareness of the effective use of resources.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THOSE EDUCATED TO NVQ LEVEL 2 & 3These may include:-Monitoring, recording and reporting of observations plus correct use of equipmentunder the guidance of the Registered Nurse.Use of initiative and respond to changing patients signs and symptoms, reporting tothe Registered NurseCarry out routine patient care duties at own discretion.To assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document patient care under the guidanceof the Registered Nurse.General and clinical supervision of less experienced staff.This Job Description is a guide to the main functions and responsibilities of the post -not a complete list. It will be amended as necessary in the event of future changes orexperience on agreement with the potholder. Job description Job responsibilities Attend all training sessions, complete work based activities and keep up to dateall documentation to meet Care Certificate requirements.NURSING CAREBathing of patients in bed and in the bathroom including the knowledge of the correctuse of bath aids.Following instructions, assisting with moving, turning and positioning the dependentpatient, having knowledge of the correct use of moving and handling equipment.Assisting with care given to pressure areas of patients and the appropriate use ofpressure relieving devices.Assisting the patient with their personal hygiene needs, ensuring privacy and dignity ismaintained and promoting independence.Assistance with feeding patients and preparing patients prior to meals, includingassisting patients to order their meals from the menus. Assisting the patients tomaintain adequate oral fluid intake and accurate record keeping.Assisting patients to dress and undress.Assisting with toileting and escorting patients to and from the toiletMaking beds, including stripping of bed linenAssisting in the care of terminally ill patient and with the performance of the LastOfficesAssist in the collection of specimens following appropriate instruction.Using relevant policies and procedures including infection control and the use ofstandard precautions when undertaking patientJob description and person specification page 3 of 6 Care Certificate -V1 June 2015GENERAL REQUIREMENTSAssist with maintaining cleanliness of patients' furniture, to include linen and patients'flowers and lockersDelivery requests between departments, answering the telephone and takingmessages when requiredAssisting with the reception and care of patients and relatives and all visitors to thewardsAssist with filing, completing records and paperwork. Deal with enquiries andcommunicate with all members of the multi-professional team and public in aprofessional manner.COMMUNICATIONReporting conditions of patients to nursing staff in charge of the ward.Reporting mishap or accident to nursing staff in charge of the ward using risk incidentreporting as appropriate.Dealing with patients with sensory impairment in a sensitive and appropriate manner.PERSONNELMaintain confidentiality at all times - on and off dutyBe aware of the safety regulations regarding fire precautions and the procedure to befollowed in the case of a fire alarmBe aware of the Health and Safety at Work Act and the Environmental HealthRegulations and COSHH.EDUCATIONAttend all training sessions, complete work based activities and keep up to date alldocumentation to meet Care Certificate requirementsAttend mandatory training including fire lecture, moving & handling patients and basiclife supportAttend Orientation and in-service training programmes as requested/required.Attend meetings as requested and provide feedback for ward team.Maintain awareness of ward policies and procedures.Assisting the Registered Nurse in undertaking surveys or audit as necessary.Job description and person specification page 4 of 6 Care Certificate -V1 June 2015MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCESObserve a personal duty of care when handling patients personal possessionsand the procedure for safekeeping.Assist in monitoring and managing stock control/stock levelsAwareness of the effective use of resources.ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THOSE EDUCATED TO NVQ LEVEL 2 & 3These may include:-Monitoring, recording and reporting of observations plus correct use of equipmentunder the guidance of the Registered Nurse.Use of initiative and respond to changing patients signs and symptoms, reporting tothe Registered NurseCarry out routine patient care duties at own discretion.To assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document patient care under the guidanceof the Registered Nurse.General and clinical supervision of less experienced staff.This Job Description is a guide to the main functions and responsibilities of the post -not a complete list. It will be amended as necessary in the event of future changes orexperience on agreement with the potholder. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Care Certificate NVQ Qualification 3 Experience Essential An interest in caring / nursing work Desirable Experience in working in a care environment Knowledge Essential Good verbal and written communication skills Desirable Practical skills in providing essential aspects of care. Manual handling skills Skills and Aptitudes Essential Able to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines Able to follow Trust policies and procedures Personal Circumstances Essential Reliable and Punctual shows initiative and enthusiasm effective team player Displays trust Kite Values Desirable Understands the need for patient confidentiality and a professional approach Person Specification Qualifications Essential Care Certificate NVQ Qualification 3 Experience Essential An interest in caring / nursing work Desirable Experience in working in a care environment Knowledge Essential Good verbal and written communication skills Desirable Practical skills in providing essential aspects of care. Manual handling skills Skills and Aptitudes Essential Able to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines Able to follow Trust policies and procedures Personal Circumstances Essential Reliable and Punctual shows initiative and enthusiasm effective team player Displays trust Kite Values Desirable Understands the need for patient confidentiality and a professional approach 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Address Harrogate district Hospital Lancaster park road harrogate HG2 7SX Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)