Health Care Assistant (band 2)

Integrated Care System; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Long Lee is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Support Worker to deliver direct care to patients and support their diverse needs. Responsibilities include preparing the lab, assisting during clinical procedures, and upholding patient dignity. Candidates should have an NVQ in Health and Social Care and relevant healthcare experience. The role offers a supportive environment aligned with trust values.

Benefits

Cycle to Work

Travel Scheme

Childcare Vouchers

Onsite Nursery

Buying and Selling Annual Leave

Car Leasing

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Reward Scheme

Counselling Service

Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream

Staff Networks

Qualifications

• Understanding of multidisciplinary team roles.
• Ability to perform tasks effectively in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Lab for daily procedures.
• Handle phone messages and manage supplies.
• Maintain and monitor stock levels and equipment.
• Assist during clinical procedures, including patient positioning and preparation.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of the lab environment.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as photocopying and documentation.
• Manage clinical waste and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Coordinate with ward staff and porters regarding patient movement.
• Keep up to date with relevant training and mandatory courses.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills in English

Commitment to high-quality care

Basic computer skills

Education

NVQ in Health and Social Care

Relevant experience as a Healthcare Support Worker

Job description

To work as part of the ward or department team in providing compassionate care to patients, service users, carers and families. This is a pivotal role that is essential in providing care and support to patients and service users through direct and indirect care, working within clearly defined limits and attainment of agreed competence. Act as a role model at all times, reflecting the trust values and behaviours and delivering high standards of care. Be self-aware and open to receive and learn from feedback. Act as an advocate on behalf of patients and service users, recognizing, respecting and responding to the diverse needs of our population.

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 your application. If your visa expires or there is a change in your status during employment, the Trust will review your employment, which may result in termination to comply with immigration legislation.

Main duties of the job

• Treat patients, service users, families, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect, delivering compassionate care in line with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust's values.
• Maintain confidentiality and work within the Healthcare Support Worker Code of Conduct.
• Collaborate with the care team to meet holistic needs of patients and carers.
• Establish effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, respecting diversity and equality.
• Uphold patient privacy and dignity at all times.
• Follow Trust policies and procedures, undertaking mandatory and essential skills training.
• Contribute to clinical area development by suggesting improvements and escalating concerns.

About us

We offer a range of benefits including:

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

Our values:

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

For questions, please contact the recruiting manager.

Job responsibilities

• Prepare the Lab for daily procedures.
• Handle phone messages and manage supplies.
• Maintain and monitor stock levels and equipment.
• Assist during clinical procedures, including patient positioning and preparation.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of the lab environment.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as photocopying and documentation.
• Manage clinical waste and ensure safety protocols are followed.
• Coordinate with ward staff and porters regarding patient movement.
• Keep up to date with relevant training and mandatory courses.

Person Specification

Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Commitment to high-quality care
• Basic computer skills

Qualifications

• NVQ in Health and Social Care
• Relevant experience as a Healthcare Support Worker
• Understanding of multidisciplinary team roles
• Ability to perform tasks effectively in a busy environment

Experience

• Experience in a hospital setting
• Experience in a care setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.