York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We are seeking dynamic individuals who are passionate about patient care to join our Acute Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward. On Holly Ward, we provide pre and post operative care for patients requiring orthopaedic surgery. Patients are often frail/elderly and require assistance with all aspects of personal care and rehabilitation. Do you have the care, compassion and skills to be part of a team making our patients' stay and experience as comfortable as possible? We encourage you to watch the following video by clicking here before making your application. Due to current Home Office guidelines, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. 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. Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Support Worker at Scarborough 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 - 07:15-15:15 Late - 12:15 - 20:15 Long Day - 07:15 - 20:15 Night - 20:00 - 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. About us
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. Job responsibilities
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. Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves, and everyone else. Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Detailed understanding of the role of a HCSW Awareness of what is important to a patient Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Ability to cope with emotionally stressful situations Skills and Attributes
Understanding of how to work as part of a team Education, Qualifications and Training
Basic literacy/ numeracy skills preferably gained through secondary school education Willingness to undertake training Values, drivers and motivators
Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kindness - Openness - Excellence 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. Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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We are seeking dynamic individuals who are passionate about patient care to join our Acute Trauma and Orthopaedic Ward. On Holly Ward, we provide pre and post operative care for patients requiring orthopaedic surgery. Patients are often frail/elderly and require assistance with all aspects of personal care and rehabilitation. Do you have the care, compassion and skills to be part of a team making our patients' stay and experience as comfortable as possible? We encourage you to watch the following video by clicking here before making your application. Due to current Home Office guidelines, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. 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. Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Support Worker at Scarborough 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 - 07:15-15:15 Late - 12:15 - 20:15 Long Day - 07:15 - 20:15 Night - 20:00 - 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. About us
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. Job responsibilities
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. Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves, and everyone else. Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Detailed understanding of the role of a HCSW Awareness of what is important to a patient Aptitude and Personal Qualities
Ability to cope with emotionally stressful situations Skills and Attributes
Understanding of how to work as part of a team Education, Qualifications and Training
Basic literacy/ numeracy skills preferably gained through secondary school education Willingness to undertake training Values, drivers and motivators
Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours: - Kindness - Openness - Excellence 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. Employer name
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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