Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Healthcare Assistant - Care of The Elderly *Internal Applicants Only*
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Job Title: Healthcare Assistants
We are recruiting Healthcare Assistants for Jervaulx, one of our Elderly Care Wards.
About the Role
We are looking for individuals who are capable of providing compassionate care to patients in a busy, challenging, and rewarding environment.
Responsibilities
Our Healthcare Assistants carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse. You will work as an integrated member of the ward team, assisting with nursing procedures according to agreed policies.
- You will maintain the patient's dignity and self-respect at all times and achieve a high standard of care.
- Our Healthcare Assistants have an allocated base-ward but they are expected to work in different areas within the hospital as required.
- You will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered and will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care, and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patient’s journey.
Working Hours
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Our Healthcare Assistants are expected to work a combination of days, nights, and weekends including Bank Holidays and Christmas Day.
- Early – 07:15 to 15:15
- Late – 12:15 to 20:15hrs
- Night – 19:45hrs to 07:45hrs
- Long Day – 07:15hrs to 20:15h
Benefits
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide ‘outstanding’ care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture – our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognize staff with our Making a Difference and Team of the Month Awards plus the Christmas Oscars.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service, and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing, and inclusion.
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How to Apply
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Hannah Rushton
- Job title: Ward Manager
- Email address: hannah.rushton4@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01423555309
Please note the salary entry point of this role will not be eligible for sponsorship.
Important Notes
- Please note we will only be offering in-person interviews.
- Please note this job will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
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