Health Care Support Worker

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated health care support worker to join our award winning stroke service. Over the past 20 years stroke care has changed dramatically. Stroke is now treated as a medical emergency, where time is brain, and our service has developed to reflect this. Our needs lead service admitting patients aged 18 upwards comprises of a dynamic multi disciplinary team, including research staff, that deliver evidence based patient centred care along our stroke pathway, from admission through to discharge to the community. If you are interested in stroke care and want to be part of this busy, dynamic, innovative research active stroke service then we would love you to join our successful team.Note: This role is based in our YORK site for medical wards. If you would like to apply for other departments or locations, please visit the Trust website.Responsibilities

Direct patient care focusing on the specific needs of the individualAll aspects of personal care and adherence to Infection Prevention policiesMaintain general cleanliness and tidiness on the wardMaintain effective communication with patients, their relatives and professional colleaguesWork under direct supervision and support of a Registered NurseTraining and Development

Comprehensive training academy on joining the organisation and a mandatory training package to support developing clinical skillsAnnual stroke specific training to support the needs of our patient groupWorking for the Trust

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY at York Hospital. Remote interviews are not available.Informal discussions about the role with the Recruiting Manager are encouragedShortlisted candidates will be invited to a Face to Face interview in YorkIf under 18 or interested in Apprenticeships, please contact us at the provided email addressDue to Home Office guidelines, sponsorship is not offered for this roleFull time induction programme for the first 4 weeks is required within 3 months of interviewThis vacancy relates to medical wards at YORK site; for other departments or locations, visit the Trust websiteValues and Inclusion

Values: we are kind; we are open; we pursue excellenceWe welcome applications from everyone and support flexible working where possibleDefence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award holder; Defence personnel support statements of intentAdministrative and Compliance

DBS checks: costs may be deducted from salary for standard or enhanced checks where applicable; volunteers and bank staff may be exemptGender recognition and sensitive applications route information available upon requestRelocation and Benefits

Relocation package up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) for hard to fill positionsBenefits include NHS Pension Scheme, annual leave, Employee Assistance Programme, car and cycle schemes, learning opportunities and staff benefitsAdditional Information

Use of AI in selection processes and acknowledgement required before submitting applicationAgile and Flexible Working policy available from day ..... full job details .....