Care Support Worker
Job overview
If you are keen to learn and passionate to help people then Dermatology is the place for you.
An exciting opportunity has become available to join our Dermatology team. We are looking for a enthusiastic, reliable person to join our team who is able top work flexibly on our busy department. To work as a member of the team, carrying out work that involves direct care in support of registered nurses as well as working in support of the medical staff in clinics, assisting with the reception if patients relatives and all visitors to the department, ensuring patients privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.
The successful candidate will start in the role as Band 2 and will progress to Band 3 once training is complete.
Main duties of the job
Our Care Support Workers carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care supervised by a Registered Nurse. You will work as an integrated member of the team, assisting in clinics and with surgical procedures according to agreed policies.
You will maintain the patient's dignity and self-respect at all times and achieving a high standard of care.
You will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered and will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patient’s journey.
You should have excellent organisational, time-management and interpersonal skills and an ability to work within a team and on your own initiative is essential. You must be open to change and interested in your own personal development. You must have the ability to communicate effectively and be flexible within the department and have an appreciation of the principles of confidentiality.
Working for our organisation
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, visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a sponsorship before submitting your application.)
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information, please see attached job description and person spec or contact [email protected]
Person specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential criteria- Care Certificate or required to undertake Care Certificate and complete within 12 weeks – Time will be given away from clinical area to complete.
- Experience of team working
- Able to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines
- Evidence of practical training or education in a care setting
- Experience in working in a care environment