Care Support Worker - Outpatients
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Support Worker to join our busy Outpatient Department.
The successful candidate will need to be a dynamic, flexible and highly motivated person with a professional attitude.
Candidates will need to have strong communication skills and to be able to work as part of a team. We are looking for individuals who are highly organised and ideally with previous experience of working in a clinical setting. An induction programme will be provided within the department.
Main duties of the job
Duties of this role will include,- working under the direction of the Registered Nurses
- assisting medical practitioners with examinations and procedures,
- acting as a chaperone,
- undertaking clerical duties
- liaising with various departments and clinicians.
The Surgical and Medical Outpatient areas deliver a wide range of services to patients across many specialities including; urology, breast, gynaecology, general surgery, vascular, ENT, respiratory, endocrine, and diabetes to name a few.
Working for our organisation
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information see attached the job description or for any questions please contact Departmental Manager:
Katie Goodfellow- [email protected]
Or Department Sister:
Sophie Greenbank - [email protected]
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- • Care Certificate or required to undertake Care Certificate and complete within 12 weeks
- • 5 GCSE grade c or above or equivalent, including Maths and English
- • NVQ level 2 or 3 in care
Experience
Essential criteria- • Experience of team working
- • Experience of working with the public
- • Previous experience in a Health Care setting