Healthcare Support Worker | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Are you looking to start a career within the NHS as a carer? Do you have that drive to make a difference? If so, we want you to work with us in our medicine care group as a Healthcare Support Worker at York hospital.
We are seeking dynamic individuals who are passionate about patient care. Who are able to communicate at all levels to help drive our service forward and provide high standards of safe patient care at all times.
Whether you are experienced or have never worked in care before, we will help support you on your journey.
As a healthcare support worker, you pay a vital role in our patients care, in medicine we cover a variety of specialities, ranging from the acute areas such as cardiology, respiratory, gastro to our care of the elderly wards including stroke and stroke rehab.
As health care professionals we have the privilege of looking after those who can’t always look after themselves, for some it’s a short stay as they recover from the acute phase of their illness and for others its providing that care when they need it most and giving them dignity at the end of their lives.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage you will be invited to a Face to Face interview on 8th November 2024.
Please note this vacancy is for our YORK site. If you would like to apply for Scarborough or Bridlington Hospitals please visit our Trust website using the link below:
Vacancies at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
As a Healthcare Support Worker at York Hospital, you will be part of a multi-professional team providing high standards of care to our patients. 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 – 07:00-15:00
- Late – 12:00 - 20:00
- Long Day – 07:00 - 20:00
- Night – 19:30 - 07:30
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.
Please note, if you are under 18 or interested in completing an Apprenticeship we encourage you to please contact us at yhs-tr.hcsw@nhs.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.
Please note this advert may close early if a high number of applications are received, we advise you to submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
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.recruitment@nhs.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 Britain’s 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.
This advert closes on Monday 4 Nov 2024