Care Support Worker

Ogden Macmillan Centre.harrogate And District Nhs Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Harrogate is seeking a Dermatology Care Support Worker to join their team. This role involves providing direct patient care, supporting medical staff in clinics, and assisting with reception duties. Candidates should possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive culture

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational, time-management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work within a team and on own initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively and be flexible within the department.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks involving direct patient care supervised by a Registered Nurse.
• Support the medical staff in clinics and assist with surgical procedures.
• Assist with reception for patients and visitors.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Dermatology opportunity to join our Dermatology team. We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable person to work flexibly in our busy department. The role involves direct care in support of registered nurses, assisting the medical staff in clinics, and reception support for patients, relatives and visitors to the department, while maintaining patient privacy and dignity at all times. The successful candidate will start as Band 2 and progress to Band 3 once training is complete. Our Care Support Workers carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care supervised by a Registered Nurse, and work as an integrated member of the team, assisting in clinics and with surgical procedures according to agreed policies.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks involving direct patient care supervised by a Registered Nurse.
• Support the medical staff in clinics and assist with surgical procedures according to agreed policies.
• Assist with reception for patients, relatives and all visitors to the department, ensuring patient privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.
• Work as an integrated member of the team, assisting in clinics and with surgical procedures as required.
• Maintain the patients dignity and self-respect at all times and achieve a high standard of care.
• Be accountable for delivering the highest standard of care and promote patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patient journey.

Qualifications and attributes

• Excellent organisational, time-management and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work within a team and on own initiative; openness to change and personal development.
• Ability to communicate effectively and be flexible within the department; appreciation of the principles of confidentiality.

Working for our organisation

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East. HDFT provides outstanding care to patients and staff and values Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If youre looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS where you can make a real difference to patients lives, HDFT could be the place for you.

Benefits

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