QR code linking to this job posting Clinical Support Worker - Emergency Department (Band 3) in Steeton inSteeton PUBLISHED FRI 31 OCT 2025

Band 3: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata per annum  PERMANENT 
Job summary
The Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) will function at a higher competency level than that of other Health Care Support Workers (HCSW) with responsibility for actively participating as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team within the Emergency Department, to provide a seamless service to patients and relatives.The SHCSW will work under proximal supervision from a Registered Practitioner and carry out assigned clinical tasks involving direct patient care and associated administrative duties

Main duties of the job
The delivery of clinical and therapeutic care, within the clinical setting within set protocols and within the scope of the SHCSW, under the guidance and supervision of the Registered Practitioner.Organise and prioritise time and work activities effectively.Contributes to the delivery of nursing care ensuring the highest possible standard under supervision of Registered Practitioners. Undertakes a range of delegated clinical care duties, records patients observations and collects specimens and samples as instructedUnder supervision and appropriate delegation from the Registered Practitioner assess patients conditions through basic test results and clinical observations.Ensure care is documented accurately and in a timely manner as per Trust policy and contributes to updating patients records.Ensure that patients and relatives are treated with courtesy at all times and the individual needs of patients are respected, promoting and valuing the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people. Patients must be treated with privacy and dignity.Maintain a safe working environment, reporting incidents, accidents and complaints. Understand the need to maintain and respect patient confidentialitypromotes and participates in Health Education.Maintain confidentiality of all patients and work related issues.Actively participates in Departmental Team Development and Nursing Team Development

About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:Cycle to WorkTravel SchemeChildcare Vouchers with

Salary
SacrificeOnsite NurseryBuying and Selling Annual LeaveCar LeasingEmployee Assistance ProgrammeEmployee Health and WellbeingExtensive Reward SchemeCounselling ServiceFinancial packages including Vivup and WagestreamStaff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.Our values:We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale

Experience
- we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:Committed to Quality of CareCompassionWorking together for patientsImproving LivesEveryone CountsRespect and DignityGot questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

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Date posted
31 October 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3

Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata per annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time, Annualised hours

Reference number
423-757Job location
sAiredale General Hospital - Emergency DepartmentSkipton RoadSteetonBD20 6TD

Job description

Job responsibilities
Participates in the welcoming and reception of patients in the clinical area, supporting the assessment process and liaising with the Emergency Department Registered Practitioner.Participates in the delivery of care in conjunction with the Emergency Department Registered Practitioner. Ensuring assistance is provided with patients activities of daily living.Assists in creating an environment which meets the needs of patients, relatives and carers.Escort/support relatives within the department and to the Mortuary.Has the skills, knowledge and competency to perform the following clinical skills:Vital signs and early warning scoreUrinalysisPregnancy TestingCapillary Blood Glucose MonitoringECG AcquisitionVenepuncturePeripheral IV accessUrinary CatheterisationBasic Limb CastingPressure Area Risk AssessmentWound ClosureEnsure adequate skills to maintain/update patients computer records.Evaluate, analyse and act upon those findings that directly relate to the provision of Emergency Care.Ensure the Registered Practitioner is aware of any conditional changes that may affect patient acuity.Recognise the work load of colleagues and provide support as necessary.Acts as a mentor to junior staff.

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Person Specification

Qualifications
EssentialLevel 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or care related subject)Care Certificate (15 standards)DesirableLevel 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or care related subject) - or working towardsILS / APES / TaRTSKnowledgeEssentialHas an understanding of working of the acute NHS trustHas an understanding of the risk management issues which may arise

Experience
Essentialat least 1 year working within acute NHS trust / care settingDesirableemergency department / urgent care

Experience
SkillsEssentialED clinical skill set (Band 3) - completeAbility to use computer systems (Systm 1 / EPR / patient management system)DesirableComputer LiterateAble to use PAS system and Other electronic Patient Management systemsECG recordingWound care managementTaking and recording observations

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer

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