Care Support Worker

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS organization as a care support worker on the trauma and orthopaedic ward, where you'll provide compassionate care and support to patients. This rewarding role involves working closely with nursing staff, ensuring patient safety, and promoting a positive healthcare experience while embodying the Trust’s values of kindness, integrity, teamwork, and equality.

Benefits

Supportive culture

Recognition awards

Employee support and wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, caring, and passionate about patient care.
• Awareness of health and safety aspects for staff and patients.
• Ability to work flexibly in different areas within the unit.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in patient care and reporting concerns.
• Maintain patient dignity and ensure high standards of care.
• Organize daily tasks and learn from patient experiences.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient Care

Flexibility

Job description

Are you passionate about orthopaedics? Would you like to make a positive difference in your patients' journey?

We are looking for enthusiastic, caring, and passionate care support workers with an interest in providing exceptional care to patients on our trauma and orthopaedic ward.

Orthopaedic Matron Jonathan says, "A career in orthopaedic nursing is incredibly rewarding. We are a friendly, welcoming, and supportive team that prides itself on teamwork, kindness, and delivering high-quality patient care. You will be fully supported to thrive in an environment where you are always learning and growing."

The Discharge Centre provides a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. We aim to reflect the Trust’s values in everything we do: kindness, integrity, teamwork, and equality (KITE). If you are passionate about patient care, we look forward to hearing from you.

The post holder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct care, in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities include assisting nursing staff in patient care, reporting concerns, working as part of the ward team, assisting with nursing procedures, maintaining patient dignity, and ensuring high standards of care.

You should be aware of health and safety aspects for staff and patients and be flexible to work in different areas within the unit as required. You will organize your daily tasks following appropriate instructions and learn from patient experiences to continually improve standards.

The post holder will be accountable for ensuring the highest standards of care, promoting patient safety, effective care, and a positive patient experience throughout their journey.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Leeds, and parts of the North East. We provide outstanding care to our patients and staff, valuing kindness, integrity, teamwork, and equality. If you're seeking an interesting and rewarding NHS career where you can make a real difference, HDFT could be the right place for you!

We Offer Colleagues

• A supportive culture where colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
• Recognition through regular appraisals, Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, and annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
• Employee support and wellbeing, including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling, and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please Note

• Posts may close early if sufficient applications are received due to high interest.
• Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles; please check if the role meets visa criteria before applying.
• The Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Jonathan Slack
Job title: Matron
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]