Job summary
We are looking for a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join our team at Harrogate Satellite Renal Unit. This is a unique opportunity to work with a team that is patient-focused and encourages shared care.
The Renal Unit is a busy outpatient area for patients with Kidney Failure. Patients come in for treatment at least three times a week for 4 hours treatment on a dialysis machine.
We are looking for people who are caring and compassionate and who have strong communication and observation skills, to deliver excellent patient-focused care in a challenging fast paced environment.
Our service is open Monday to Saturday 06:30 to 00:00.
Please note:
Interviews for this role will be face to face with no remote option available.
Main duties of the job
Our successful candidate will demonstrate care and compassion whilst ensuring that patients' needs are met.You will assist and support members of the multi-professional team in order to provide a high standard of patient - centred care; performing duties without the need for constant direct supervision.
This includes preparation of the dialysis areas and in the disposal of dialysis consumables and waste. Plus stocking up the unit on a daily basis.
You will be working in a stimulating and supportive working environment with opportunities for further learning and development.
We would strongly encourage anyone interested in this exciting opportunity to contact us to arrange an informal visit to the unit. If you are passionate about providing the highest standards of care to patients we would like to hear from you.
About us
For further information about working for our Trust please visit:
https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd
Our benefits
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 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
- 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 description
Job responsibilities
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 your 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.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 Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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 your 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.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 Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours
Education and Experience
Essential
- 1-year's previous experience in a Health Care Support Worker role.
- Competent to record and escalate patient observations, undertake venepuncture, and to be trained in cannulation and catheterisation.
Desirable
- Level 3 health care related qualification e.g., BTEC, NVQ, T-Level, Apprenticeship
- Numeracy and literacy skills to Level 2 (GCSE Grade 4-9, A-C or equivalent
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Awareness of what is important to a patient
- Caring, Compassionate, Sympathetic
- Demonstrable effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate health-related information
- Able to work as part of a team
Person Specification
Trust Values
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours
Education and Experience
Essential
- 1-year's previous experience in a Health Care Support Worker role.
- Competent to record and escalate patient observations, undertake venepuncture, and to be trained in cannulation and catheterisation.
Desirable
- Level 3 health care related qualification e.g., BTEC, NVQ, T-Level, Apprenticeship
- Numeracy and literacy skills to Level 2 (GCSE Grade 4-9, A-C or equivalent
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Awareness of what is important to a patient
- Caring, Compassionate, Sympathetic
- Demonstrable effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate health-related information
- Able to work as part of a team
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.
