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Senior Healthcare Support Worker
Band 3
Please note that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders).
Our Values
- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Trosolwg o'r swydd
We have an exciting opportunity within the Bronte Unit Scarborough Hospital/Lawrence Unit Bridlington Hospital for a Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) at 22.5 hours per week.
The Bronte/Lawrence Units provide nurse led outpatient services to patients requiring a variety of treatments, and/or tests including Blood transfusions, Platelet transfusion, Venesections, all intravenous therapies including antibiotics, immunoglobulin, bisphosphonates, biological therapy, Steroids, iron infusions and blood tests to diagnose Endocrinology conditions.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The successful post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a professional and pro-active service. The post holder will as a Senior Healthcare support worker, to administer a high level of patient care such as Venepuncture, Cannulation, Venesection as well as recording patient observations, collecting blood products from the pathology department, acting as second checker as per Trust policy and collecting medications from the pharmacy to support the units as required.
The base for the post will be the Bronte Unit at Scarborough Hospital, but cross site cover for holidays and sickness is expected as part of the role.
The departments opening hours are Monday-Friday 08.30-16.30. The hours being advertised are 22.5 hours per week.
We welcome applications from candidates with exceptional communication skills and who work within Trust values at all times.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
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Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
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27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
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A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager at interview stage.
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A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
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Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
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NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
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An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
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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.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
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.[email protected].
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.
Manyleb y person
Education, Qualifications and Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Successful completion of The Care Certificate (UK)
Meini prawf dymunol
- Level 3 qualification or equivalent (Health and Social Care qualification preferred) or working towards
- Level 2 maths and English (GCSE A-C or equivalent) or Functional skills level 2
Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 3 years previous healthcare assistant experience
Skills
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
- Basic Understanding of health and safety requirements in a patient environment
Meini prawf dymunol
- Ability to undertake cannulation in a safe and confident manner.
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Andrea Wilson
- Teitl y swydd
- Senior Sister
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 01262 423022
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Sister Philippa Peters
01723 342592
Rhestr swyddi gyda York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust yn Nyrsio a bydwreigiaeth neu bob sector