Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Support Worker- Nidderdale Ward

The closing date is 14 October 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity- Join our team on Nidderdale!!

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Nidderdale our female surgical ward. we are a fast paced multi speciality ward with a welcoming team and a strong ' can do' culture.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to become part of our dedicated team, delivering high quality care, and supporting our surgical patients throughout their surgical journey.

If your passionate about team work, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to make a real difference we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Duties:

  • Venepuncture
  • Cannulation
  • ECG recording
  • Blood sugar monitoring
  • Use of Blood Gas machine
  • Must be computer literate
  • Transportation of patients between wards and departments
  • Preparation of bed spaces/rooms
  • Be aware of own limitations and know to seek advice
  • Maintain a high standard of record keeping ensuring all entries are accurate and legible
  • Acknowledge difficulties with communication and provide support and seek help as required
  • Use resources effectively
  • Fundamental care including washing, dressing, feeding patients, serving meals, pressure area care

The above is not an exhaustive list but acts as a guideline to the duties and the responsibilities of the post.

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.
  • All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-PSC-3356R

Job locations

Harrogate and District NHS Trust

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Little on rachel.little3@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Little on rachel.little3@nhs.net

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Good standard of General Education to GCSE level or equivalent
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or a Care Certificate (NHS England accredited) with relevant experience
  • 18 months- 2 years of acute healthcare experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of practical training or education in a care setting.
  • Experience of working in same day emergency care environment
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Good standard of General Education to GCSE level or equivalent
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or a Care Certificate (NHS England accredited) with relevant experience
  • 18 months- 2 years of acute healthcare experience

Desirable

  • Evidence of practical training or education in a care setting.
  • Experience of working in same day emergency care environment

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

Harrogate and District NHS Trust

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

Harrogate and District NHS Trust

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

Rachel little

rachel.little3@nhs.net

01423553647

Details

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-PSC-3356R

Job locations

Harrogate and District NHS Trust

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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