Care Support Worker

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

This is a development role with the Trainee working toward progression to becoming a Band 3 Senior Care Support Worker in the Endoscopy department.

The post holder will undertake a 6 month period of training, under the supervision of a registered practitioner, to prepare for progression to become a band 3 Senior HCSW. This includes: undertaking and successfully completing an internal training programme and work based competencies.

Successful completion of the training programme, work based competencies and performance measures this will lead to a substantive band 3 post.

At the end of the programme, the trainee will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours to act as a Senior CSW in the Endoscopy department

Main duties of the job

The post will involve you working in some or all of the areas of the endoscopy department and will be dependent on the clinical workload.

Under the direction of a registered practitioner the trainee Senior CSW will work towards competency in the responsibilities within the job description

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
  • Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
  • Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

Date posted

03 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-1713S

Job locations

Endoscopy Unit

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information please see the job description and person specification attached, if you have any questions please contact Grace Emovon on 01423 553162

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information please see the job description and person specification attached, if you have any questions please contact Grace Emovon on 01423 553162

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths & English
  • NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Completed Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of providing direct care to individuals
  • Experience of working in a team

Desirable

  • Knowledge of role and its requirement
  • Understanding of the type of service delivered in Endoscopy
  • Commitment to further training and self-directed learning
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Maths & English
  • NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

  • Completed Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of providing direct care to individuals
  • Experience of working in a team

Desirable

  • Knowledge of role and its requirement
  • Understanding of the type of service delivered in Endoscopy
  • Commitment to further training and self-directed learning

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Endoscopy Unit

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Endoscopy Unit

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Endoscopy Manager -Operational Lead

Grace Emovon

Grace.Emovon@nhs.net

01423553162

Date posted

03 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-1713S

Job locations

Endoscopy Unit

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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