Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Support Worker - Cardiology Unit (Band 2)

The closing date is 29 May 2025

Job summary

We have opportunities for reliable, enthusiastic, patient centred and caring individuals to join our Healthcare Assistant team!

The desired candidate must have good communication skills, be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and have a caring and compassionate nature.

Main duties of the job

At all times treat patients, service users, families, visitors andcolleagues with dignity and respect to deliver compassionate care,exercising discretion and behaving in a manner consistent withAiredale NHS Foundation Trust Right Care Values.o To maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work and work within theHealthcare Support Worker Code of Conduct.o Work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with othermembers of the care team to meet the holistic needs of patients andcarers.o To establish and maintain effective communication and relationshipswith the multi-disciplinary team, respecting the equality and diversityof each and every person he/she/they comes into contact within thecourse of his/her/their business.o Uphold the privacy and dignity of patients at all times.o Work in line with Trust policies and procedures and within scope ofcompetence, undertaking mandatory training and essential skillstraining as identified for the role.o Contribute to the development of the clinical area, throughcontribution of new ideas to improve patient care/experience and byescalating concerns appropriately.

About us

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.

We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.

Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

423-7136062

Job locations

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification

This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.

Person Specification

Qualifications and personal statement should include.

Essential

Possess or be willing to work towards the care certificate
Be able to demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy skills required for the post

Desirable

Level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care
Functional skills level 1 numeracy

Experience

Essential

No previous experience required

Desirable

Experience of working in a formal care setting or as an informal carer
Previous experience of dealing with the public

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of what 'confidentiality' is and how you put into practice
Good listening, written and verbal communication skills
Able to follow direct instructions
Understanding of equality and diversity and how you put it into practice

Desirable

Demonstrate literacy in IT

Person Specification

Qualifications and personal statement should include.

Essential

Possess or be willing to work towards the care certificate
Be able to demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy skills required for the post

Desirable

Level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care
Functional skills level 1 numeracy

Experience

Essential

No previous experience required

Desirable

Experience of working in a formal care setting or as an informal carer
Previous experience of dealing with the public

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of what 'confidentiality' is and how you put into practice
Good listening, written and verbal communication skills
Able to follow direct instructions
Understanding of equality and diversity and how you put it into practice

Desirable

Demonstrate literacy in IT

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)