Health Care Support Worker-Renal Unit | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Harrogate is seeking a caring and compassionate Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker. This role involves assisting in a busy renal unit, providing excellent patient-centred care and supporting the multi-professional team. Candidates should have strong communication and observation skills in a fast-paced environment. Flexible working options can be discussed.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday, rising to 33

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate care and compassion whilst ensuring that patients' needs are met.
• You must assist and support the multi-professional team to provide patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the dialysis areas and dispose of consumables and waste.
• Stock the unit daily and assist the team closely.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Compassion

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join our team at Harrogate Satellite Renal Unit. This is a unique opportunity to work with a team that is patient-focused and encourages shared care. The Renal Unit is a busy outpatient area for patients with Kidney Failure. Patients come in for treatment at least three times a week for 4 hours treatment on a dialysis machine. We are looking for people who are caring and compassionate and who have strong communication and observation skills, to deliver excellent patient-focused care in a challenging fast paced environment. Our service is open Monday to Saturday 06:30 to 00:00.

Please note: Interviews for this role will be face to face with no remote option available.

Our successful candidate will demonstrate care and compassion whilst ensuring that patients\' needs are met.

Responsibilities

• You will assist and support members of the multi-professional team in order to provide a high standard of patient-centred care; performing duties without the need for constant direct supervision.
• This includes preparation of the dialysis areas and in the disposal of dialysis consumables and waste. Plus stocking up the unit on a daily basis.
• You will be working in a stimulating and supportive working environment with opportunities for further learning and development.
• We would strongly encourage anyone interested in this exciting opportunity to contact us to arrange an informal visit to the unit.
• If you are passionate about providing the highest standards of care to patients we would like to hear from you.

Further information

For further information about working for our Trust please visit:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

Benefits

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust\'s dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence. Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact:[e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

This advert closes on Thursday 13 Nov 2025