Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 07 July 2025

Job summary

The post holder will work as part of a ward or department in providing compassionate care to patients, service users, carers and families. This pivotal role is essential in providing care and support to patients and service users through direct and indirect care, working within clearly defined limits and attainment of agreed competence.

The post holder will work without constant direct supervision using initiative within the level of competence for the post.

The post holder will act as a role model at all times, reflecting the Trust values and behaviours and delivering high standards of care.

The post holder will be self-aware and open to receive and learn from feedback.

The post holder will act as an advocate on behalf of patients and service users, recognising, respecting and responding to the diverse needs of our population.

The post holder will undertake a range of clinical skills to assist medical and nursing colleagues with investigations and procedures.

Main duties of the job

At all times treat patients, service users, families, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect.

Deliver compassionate care, exercising discretion and behaving in a manner consistent with Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust's KITE values.

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.

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3114S

Job locations

HDFT - wensleydale ward

lancaster park road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job discripion, fo rany queries please contact Rachael Dealhoy at rachael.dealhoy@nhs.net or 01423 559710

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job discripion, fo rany queries please contact Rachael Dealhoy at rachael.dealhoy@nhs.net or 01423 559710

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications / Training

Essential

  • Good standard of General Education to GCSE level or equivalent
  • NVQ Qualification 2/3 (Or comparable)
  • Care Support Certificate/willingness to undertake

Desirable

  • Evidence of practical training or education in a care setting
  • Extended IT skills including ICS, ICE, Web V
  • Venepuncture, ECG and cannulation skills
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications / Training

Essential

  • Good standard of General Education to GCSE level or equivalent
  • NVQ Qualification 2/3 (Or comparable)
  • Care Support Certificate/willingness to undertake

Desirable

  • Evidence of practical training or education in a care setting
  • Extended IT skills including ICS, ICE, Web V
  • Venepuncture, ECG and cannulation skills

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

HDFT - wensleydale ward

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

HDFT - wensleydale ward

lancaster park road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward manager

Rachael Dealhoy

rachael.dealhoy@nhs.net

01423559710

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3114S

Job locations

HDFT - wensleydale ward

lancaster park road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Supporting documents

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