Care Support Worker

Ogden Macmillan Centre.harrogate And District Nhs Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Harrogate is seeking an enthusiastic person to join their Dermatology team. The role involves providing direct patient care in a busy department and supporting various clinical tasks. Candidates should possess excellent organizational and communication skills, be flexible, and have a commitment to maintaining patient dignity. This position offers a clear path for progression from Band 2 to Band 3 following training.

Benefits

Supportive culture

Employee Recognition Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Fast-track Physiotherapy service

Qualifications

• Open to change and interested in personal development.
• Flexibility within the department.
• Appreciation of confidentiality principles.

Responsibilities

• Support registered nurses and medical staff in clinics.
• Assist in surgical procedures according to agreed policies.
• Maintain patient dignity during care.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Time-management skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Role Overview

Applicants who have applied for this role in the last 6 months need not reapply.

If you are keen to learn and passionate about helping people, Dermatology is the place for you. An exciting opportunity has become available to join our Dermatology team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable person to work flexibly in our busy department. The successful candidate will start in the role as Band 2 and will progress to Band 3 once training is complete.

Responsibilities

Work as a member of the team, carrying out tasks that involve direct patient care in support of registered nurses and medical staff in clinics. Assist in clinics and with surgical procedures according to agreed policies. Support the reception of patients, relatives and visitors, ensuring privacy and dignity are maintained at all times. Maintain the patient's dignity and self‑respect at all times, delivering a high standard of care and promoting patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience throughout the patient's journey.

Qualifications

Excellent organisational, time‑management and interpersonal skills. Ability to work within a team and on your own initiative. Open to change and interested in personal development. Effective communication skills, flexibility within the department, and appreciation of confidentiality principles.

About Us

HDFT cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. We provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff, valuing Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality.

Benefits

• Supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Staff Recognition – regular appraisals and awards such as Making a Difference & Team of the Month, plus annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee support and wellbeing – Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast‑track Physiotherapy service.
• (Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for sponsorship before submitting your application.)