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Our Values
- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity within the Bronte Unit Scarborough Hospital/Lawrence Unit Bridlington Hospital for a Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) at 22.5 hours per week.
The Bronte/Lawrence Units provide nurse led outpatient services to patients requiring a variety of treatments, and/or tests including Blood transfusions, Platelet transfusion, Venesections, all intravenous therapies including antibiotics, immunoglobulin, bisphosphonates, biological therapy, Steroids, iron infusions and blood tests to diagnose Endocrinology conditions.
Advert
The successful post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to provide a professional and pro-active service. The post holder will as a Senior Healthcare support worker, to administer a high level of patient care such as Venepuncture, Cannulation, Venesection as well as recording patient observations, collecting blood products from the pathology department, acting as second checker as per Trust policy and collecting medications from the pharmacy to support the units as required.
The base for the post will be the Bronte Unit at Scarborough Hospital, but cross site cover for holidays and sickness is expected as part of the role.
The departments opening hours are Monday-Friday 08.30-16.30. The hours being advertised are 22.5 hours per week.
We welcome applications from candidates with exceptional communication skills and who work within Trust values at all times.
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
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 at interview stage.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 you 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: yhs-tr.[emailprotected].
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.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be availableon a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further.
DBS Checks
Please be aware that all newemployees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted fromyour salaryeither in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking.If you are successful you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments. The charges are currently £22.68 for a standard check and £42.68 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for.
Please note that Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004. This is known as the sensitive applications route, and is available for all levels of DBS check - basic, standard and enhanced.
The sensitive applications route gives transgender applicants the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate that could reveal their previous identity. To contact the sensitive applications team, please telephone 0300 106 1452 or email [emailprotected].
Agile and Flexible Working
We are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments and have recently launched our new Agile and Flexible Working policy to support this, entitling all staff to request flexible working from day one – for all posts. We encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
All our employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service. Our EAP is available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Relocation Package
The Trust offers 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 relocation further, please speak to the recruiting manager at interview.
A bit more about us and the surrounding area
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York - consistently voted one of the best places to live in the UK. We provide a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles.
Our annual turnover is approaching £0.5bn. We manage eight hospital sites and have a workforce of around 10,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community.
Sponsorship
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, check you are eligible under the UKVI points based system online. Not all jobs we advertise are eligible for sponsorship.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Successful completion of The Care Certificate (UK)
Desirable criteria
- Level 3 qualification or equivalent (Health and Social Care qualification preferred) or working towards
- Level 2 maths and English (GCSE A-C or equivalent) or Functional skills level 2
Experience
Essential criteria
- 3 years previous healthcare assistant experience
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate health related information in an understandable way to patients and colleagues, adapting communication style to meet the needs of the recipient.
- Basic Understanding of health and safety requirements in a patient environment
Desirable criteria
- Ability to undertake cannulation in a safe and confident manner.
Documents
- Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 488.6KB)
- Our Strategy at a glance 2018-2023 (PDF, 54.1KB)
- Guidance for Applicants (PDF, 798.8KB)
- Relocation Offer Information (PDF, 134.7KB)
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Andrea Wilson
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [emailprotected]
- Telephone number
- 01262 423022
- Additional information
Sister Philippa Peters
01723 342592
