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Main area Patient Care Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time Part time 37.5 hours per week (15-37.5 hours per week) Job ref 419-080425-HCSW-S Site York Hospital Town York Salary £23,615 per annum/pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/04/2025 23:59 Pleasenote that contact with applicants will usually be by email, and so please check all of your mail folders regularly (unfortunately some providers filter our messages into junk mail folders). Our ValuesWe 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. Job overviewWe 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. We would like applicants to apply that would like to come and share our goal and vision for excellent care in Surgery. Working as a HCSW you will be a vital part of our clinical teams. You will be expected to work alongside your colleagues to support the delivery of high standards of direct patient care to those accessing our services, in a kind and compassionate manner. Within the Surgical Care Group, we pride ourselves in our patient-focused approach, ensuring that we provide care that is safe, effective, and individual for all our patients. The successful candidate will be dedicated, flexible, reliable, and willing to learn, and hold excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A 4-week Healthcare Academy training programme will be delivered as part of your induction. Alongside this training our Clinical Educator team in Surgery offer a comprehensive induction and you will be supported through a probationary period which is tailored to your needs, and that supports your individual requirements. Main duties of the jobAs a Healthcare Support Worker at York Hospital, you will be part of a multi-professional team providing high standards of care to our patients. You will maintain and promote patient independence and dignity to ensure each patient receives a positive experience. Please see the attached document ‘Healthcare Support Worker Key Duties’ to see a full list of key duties. As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will be expected to work a combination of shifts including nights, weekends, and Bank Holidays: · Early – 07:00-15:00 You must be able to commit to our Full Time HCSW Academy for the first 4 weeks of your employment with our Trust. Please note our HCSW Academy takes place at our training site in Holgate, York. We are unable to provide travel options or reimburse travel costs for attendance at this. PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE BenefitsWe 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 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 responsibilitiesInterviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available. Please note this advert may close early if a high number of applications are received, we advise you to submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment. Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this advert to read the duties of a Healthcare Support Worker. 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.recruitment@ 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. Person specificationQualificationsNumeracy skills to Functional Skills Level 1 (GCSE Grade 2-3, D-F or equivalent). Demonstrable effective written and verbal communication skills Basic IT skills, able to use applications such as email on a computer or smart device (e.g. tablet) ExperienceUnderstanding of patient-centered care and the role of the HCSW DBS ChecksPlease be aware that all new employees 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 from your salary either 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 £27.38 for a standard check and £55.38 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. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills. You will be required to acknowledge that you are aware of this before submitting your application. Agile and Flexible WorkingWe 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 PackageThe 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 areaYork 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. Application numbersPlease 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. Name Nicola Whitehead or Alisha Hardaker Job title Associate Clinical Educators Telephone number 01904 725499 Additional information Contact Nicola Whitehead or Alisha Hardaker, Associate Clinical Educators on 01904 725499 to discuss our vacancies further or to arrange an informal visit.#J-18808-Ljbffr