Healthcare Assistant - Care of The Elderly *Internal Applicants Only*

*Internal Applicants Only*

We are recruiting Healthcare Assistants for Jervaulx one of our Elderly Care Wards.

We are looking for individuals who are capable of providing compassionate care to patients in a busy, challenging and rewarding environment.

The role of a Care Support Worker at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust - YouTube

• Please note the salary entry point of this role will not be eligible for sponsorship. *

Our Healthcare Assistants carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse. You will work as an integrated member of the ward team, assisting with nursing procedures according to agreed policies.

You will maintain the patient's dignity and self-respect at all times and achieving a high standard of care.

Our Healthcare Assistants have an allocated base-ward but they are expected to work in different areas within the hospital as required

You will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered and will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patient’s journey.

Our Healthcare Assistants are expected to work a combination of days, nights and weekends including Bank Holidays and Christmas Day.

• Early – 07:15 to 15:15
• Late – 12:15 to 20:15hrs
• Night – 19:45hrs to 07:45hrs
• Long Day – 07:15hrs to 20:15h

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference and Team of the Month Awards plus the Christmas Oscars.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Hannah Rushton Job title: ward Manager Email address: ***email_hidden*** Telephone number: View phone number on uk.workus.org

• Please note the salary entry point of this role will not be eligible for sponsorship*

Please note we will only be offering in-person interviews only

Please note this job will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested

For more information check out our videos to find out what it is like to work as a Healthcare Assistant at HDFT and the training involved -

Training to be a Care Support Worker at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust - YouTube

The role of a Care Support Worker at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust - YouTube