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County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Support Worker

The closing date is 08 July 2025

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Health Care Support Worker to join our Childrens Outpatient Team. This post will be predominantly based at University Hospital of North Durham and Stanley Primary Care centre. Our team supports around 32,000 appointments per year so this is a busy role where no two days are the same. This role is for 22 hours; a combination of 8.30am-1pm and 8.15am-5.30pm shifts to meet the needs of the service.

Main duties of the job

You will be welcoming children and families to the department, supporting Consultant and Nurse led clinics, performing clinical observations and supporting our nursing team with investigations and procedures. You will be expected to take bloods after appropriate training. As well as being a great team player, were looking for someone who is flexible, has initiative and excellent communication skills and will take pride in ensuring the department is maintained to a high standard.

About us

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented

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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)

Details

Date posted

01 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,169 to £25,674 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9439-2526-0444

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a Trustwide role so whilst you'll be predominantly work at Durham and Stanley, you will be required to travel to Darlington Memorial and Bishop Auckland, and Chester-le-Street Hospitals; you must be able to travel independently across site.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a Trustwide role so whilst you'll be predominantly work at Durham and Stanley, you will be required to travel to Darlington Memorial and Bishop Auckland, and Chester-le-Street Hospitals; you must be able to travel independently across site.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
  • GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.

Desirable

  • Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.

Experience

Essential

  • Computer skills.
  • Ability to learn new skills.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in caring for others.

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require.
  • Ability to travel independently across sites to fulfil the requirements of the post.
  • Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
  • Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
  • Reflective practitioner.
  • Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change.

Desirable

  • Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Good verbal and written command of English.
  • Ability to act upon own initiative.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Able to work under some pressure.
  • Ability to show leadership.
  • Ability to plan own work.
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure.
  • Willing to take and record patient observations.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Relevant NVQ level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
  • GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.

Desirable

  • Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.

Experience

Essential

  • Computer skills.
  • Ability to learn new skills.

Desirable

  • Previous experience in caring for others.

Special Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to work hours flexibly when service needs require.
  • Ability to travel independently across sites to fulfil the requirements of the post.
  • Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
  • Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
  • Reflective practitioner.
  • Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change.

Desirable

  • Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Essential

  • Good verbal and written command of English.
  • Ability to act upon own initiative.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Able to work under some pressure.
  • Ability to show leadership.
  • Ability to plan own work.
  • Ability to work calmly under pressure.
  • Willing to take and record patient observations.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.

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

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Children's Outpatient Manager

Vicky Lawrie

v.lawrie@nhs.net

07825898705

Details

Date posted

01 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,169 to £25,674 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9439-2526-0444

Job locations

University Hospital Of North Durham

North Road

Durham

DH1 5TW


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