Overview

Health Care Support Worker – NHSJob summary: An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, research-active stroke service. The service admits patients aged 18 and upwards, delivered by a multidisciplinary team including research staff, providing evidence-based, patient-centred care from admission through discharge to the community. If you are interested in stroke care and want to be part of this busy, innovative team, we would love you to join.Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care with a focus on the individual’s needs, including personal care and adherence to Infection Prevention policies.Maintain ward cleanliness and tidiness; communicate effectively with patients, their relatives and professional colleagues.Work under the supervision and support of a Registered Nurse.Qualifications

Essential: Understanding of patient-centred care and the role of the Health Care Support Worker.Essential: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Trust values.Desirable: Experience in a health or social care setting.Training and Development

Comprehensive training upon joining; mandatory training to support clinical skill development; annual stroke-specific training.Details

Band: 2Salary: £24,465 per annumContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeLocation: Hyper Acute Stroke Unit, York Hospital, Wigginton Road, York YO318HEAdditional information

Interviews will be held in person at York Hospital.Application process may close early if a high number of applications are received.Must be able to attend a full-time induction programme for the first 4 weeks within 3 months of interview.Due to Home Office guidelines, we do not offer sponsorship for this role.This vacancy is in medical Wards at the YORK site; other departments or locations are listed on the Trust website.Benefits

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme with benefits at retirement and for dependants27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)Various paid and unpaid leave24/7 confidential Employee Assistance ProgrammeNHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemesLearning and development opportunitiesDiscounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and financeFor further information on benefits, please visit the Trust’s Staff Benefits pages.

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