The Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) is responsible for delivery
of holistic, patient-centred care, which is planned and directed by
health care professionals, and to support the nursing team in the
delivery patient care which is safe and effective and in accordance
with the Trusts values and behaviours.
The post holder is fundamental to providing care to patient’s, carers
and relatives at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.
Professional responsibilities:
- Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trust
professional appearance policy and infection control policy.
- Uphold the Trust’s values and behaviours and behave in a manner
fitting with the responsibility this brings to maintain the public
confidence.
- Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff
and respect the equality and diversity of every person, including
patients and families that they come into contact within the course
of their duties.
- Uphold the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the client group and
respect equality at all times.
- Work collaboratively with others in the care setting to ensure that
patients’ needs are met.
- Use social media as per Trust policy and procedure.
- Maintain the confidentiality of patient information at all times
- As part of your employment with the Trust, you are bound by the
policies and procedures within the organisation and the wider NHS.
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.
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
