Healthcare Support Worker

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare provider in the UK is seeking enthusiastic Healthcare Support Workers to join their Surgical Care Group in York. This role involves supporting direct patient care, participating in an extensive training programme, and being a vital part of a compassionate team. Successful candidates will benefit from the NHS Pension Scheme, generous holidays, and numerous employee support programs.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 to 33 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts from various providers

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting or transferable skills.
• Dedication to providing compassionate patient care.
• Willingness to learn and participate in training.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high standards of direct patient care.
• Maintain and promote patient independence and dignity.
• Participate in a 4-week HCSW Academy training programme.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Healthcare Support Workers (HCSW) to join us within our Surgical Care Group on the York site. We currently have vacancies on various wards within Surgery, including Upper and lower GI, Urology and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Acute Admissions, Vascular, and Head and Neck.

We welcome and encourage applicants who may already have experience in a healthcare setting or have transferable skills that can be employed to the position. Applicants who would like to share our goal and vision for excellent care in Surgery are especially desired.

As a HCSW you will be a vital part of our clinical teams, supporting the delivery of high standards of direct patient care in a kind and compassionate manner.

Within the Surgical Care Group, we pride ourselves in our patient‑focused approach, ensuring that we provide safe, effective, and individual care for all our patients. The successful candidate will be dedicated, flexible, reliable, and willing to learn, holding excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A 4‑week Healthcare Academy training programme will be delivered as part of your induction. Our Clinical Educator team in Surgery offers a comprehensive induction and will support you through a probationary period tailored to your needs.

As a Healthcare Support Worker at York Hospital, you will be part of a multi‑professional team providing high standards of care. You will maintain and promote patient independence and dignity to ensure each patient receives a positive experience.

Shift Patterns

• Early – 07:00‑15:00
• Late – 12:00 - 20:00
• Long days – 07:00 - 20:00
• Night – 19:30 - 07:30

You must be able to commit to our Full‑time HCSW Academy for the first 4 weeks of your employment with our Trust. The Academy takes place at our training site in Holgate, York. We are unable to provide travel options or reimburse travel costs for attendance.

Please note this vacancy is for our surgical wards at our York site. If you would like to apply for Scarborough or Bridlington hospitals, please visit our Trust website using the link below.

Vacancies at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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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 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.

For further details or informal visits contact: Name: Emma Carter, Job title: Clinical Educator, Email address: [e-mail], Telephone number: 01904 725499