Job summary
- Main area
- Care Support Worker
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift work- Days/Nights/Weekends)
- Job ref
- 421-PSC-1346M
- Employer
- Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- HDFT
- Town
- Harrogate
- Salary
- £22,383 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Care Support Worker - ICU
NHS AfC: Band 2
Job overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic dynamic individual to assist the multi disciplinary team in providing high quality care to patients within the critical care unit.
The critical care unit is a very busy workplace. Our service provides enhanced levels of care to Critically ill patients.
The department works closely with a multidisciplinary team including doctors, research nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists and the dietician, speech and language, infection control, and the x ray department.
The department is highly motivated and pro-active in delivering a high standard of care to patients as individuals and strives continually to enhance the patient’s experience.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated and euthanasic individual who has excellent communication skills able to work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate care to our patients and families throughout their Intensive care journey.
Our team prides itself on being a friendly and inclusive team working together to give a patients high quality care. We have a newly refurbished unit enhancing the environment for patients and staff. We have dedicated practice education team committed to assist with development and learning within the care support worker role.
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
The post holder will work in supporting the nursing team within the department in supporting and caring for patients within the Intensive care setting.
The post holder will support the nursing staff working under the supervision of the nurse in charge of the department.
The post holder will be aware of the need for privacy and dignity for patients.
Setting up and cleaning specialist equipment for patient use.
Assist in providing a safe and therapeutic environment.
The role requires close liaison with other disciplines and the provision of a courteous and reliable post holder, giving quality service to patients, relatives and carers, healthcare professionals, and internal departments.
To be aware of the Health and Safety aspects for staff and patients.
To contribute towards maintaining specified standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
To maintain adequate levels of stores throughout the whole department.
To commit to personal development.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good standard of General Education to GCSE level or equivalent.
- Able to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of practical training or education in a care setting.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in an acute setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a critical care environment
Employer certification / accreditation badges
.png "National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark")
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ella Osborn
- Job title
- Lead Nurse Critical Care
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01423 554597
- Additional information
Amanda Russell
Lead Nurse Critical Care
01423 553357
List jobs with Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust in Nursing and Midwifery or all sectors