Healthcare Support Worker - Urology (Band 2)NHS

Job summary

The Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) is responsible for deliveryof holistic, patient-centred care, which is planned and directed byhealth care professionals, and to support the nursing team in thedelivery patient care which is safe and effective and in accordancewith the Trusts values and behaviours.The post holder is fundamental to providing care to patient's, carersand relatives at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Main duties of the job

Key ResponsibilitiesUnderstanding your role:o Working under the direction of a registrant, participate fully in thedelivery of planned nursing care, within the boundaries of your rolewhich may include chaperoning of patients, escorting/ transferringof patients and providing 1-1 patient centred care or caring for aenhanced care risk assessment.o Orders supplies under the direction of the nurse in charge.o Participate in general cleanliness and tidiness of the environment.o Undertake mandatory training and role specific training relevant torole.o Prioritises own workload.o Work collaboratively with others in the care setting to ensure thatpatients' needs are met.o Use social media as per Trust policy and procedure.o Maintain the confidentiality of patient information at all timeso As part of your employment with the Trust, you are bound by thepolicies and procedures within the organisation and the wider NHS

Job description

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

About us

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

• Cycle to Work
• Travel Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
• Onsite Nursery
• Buying and Selling Annual Leave
• Car Leasing
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Health and Wellbeing
• Extensive Reward Scheme
• Counselling Service
• Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
• Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

• Committed to Quality of Care
• Compassion
• Working together for patients
• Improving Lives
• Everyone Counts
• Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.