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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Support Worker

The closing date is 29 December 2025

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Job summary

Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) is the provision of same day care for patients who would otherwise be admitted to hospital. The SDEC team provides rapid assessment of medical patients. We aim to triage referrals, provide early diagnostics and implement treatment plans for patients referred from local GP practices, specialist nurses and the Emergency Department. We liaise with district nurses, social services and other support agencies where necessary.SDEC aims to assess and treat medical conditions. These conditions include, but are not limited to chest pain and cardiac arrhythmia, heart failure, suspected or proven Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) - (pulmonary embolism (PE) and Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and acute headaches.

The unit is fast paced and requires a motivated, dynamic individual who is able to work independently and well within a team.

Main duties of the job

Providing and maintaining excellent patient care, support and safety.

Supporting the MDT in rapid patient assessment, treatment and discharge.

Supporting clerical staff.

Maintaining a clean and safe environment.

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

16 December 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-LTUCC-3523A

Job locations

Same Day Emergency Care

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact Jemma Azcueta on jemma.azcueta@nhs.net.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact Jemma Azcueta on jemma.azcueta@nhs.net.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 1 Year Hospital experience
  • Completed NHS Care Certificate

Desirable

  • Evidence of experience on clinical skills, Venepuncture, cannulation, ecg
  • Evidence of IT literacy
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 1 Year Hospital experience
  • Completed NHS Care Certificate

Desirable

  • Evidence of experience on clinical skills, Venepuncture, cannulation, ecg
  • Evidence of IT literacy

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

Same Day Emergency Care

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

Same Day Emergency Care

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:

Unit Manager

Jemma Azcueta

jemma.azcueta@nhs.net

01423554583

Details

Date posted

16 December 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-LTUCC-3523A

Job locations

Same Day Emergency Care

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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