Clinical Care Support Worker inHarrogate inHarrogate PUBLISHED 23 NOV 2024

Band 3

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust rRjYIZL

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We are looking for a motivated individual to come and join our team on the acute frailty unit as a band 3 clinical support worker.

Our acute frailty unit is an 18-bedded unit with 2 frailty assessment chairs for acutely unwell older adults, we see patients with a range of acute medical conditions.

The post holder will be required to provide Clinical Support Worker skills within the Acute Frailty Unit and have the ability to organise and prioritise own workload, to ensure smooth transfers of patients between wards and departments.

Supporting patients with personal care
Performing initial investigations such as venepuncture, cannulation and point of care testing
Maintain a high standard of record keeping ensuring all entries are accurate and legible
Be computer literate
You will be familiar with, and work to the protocols and polices of the Trust, paying particular attention to infection control, equality and diversity and privacy and dignity.
The role requires close liaison with other disciplines and the provision of a courteous, reliable and quality service to patient’s relatives and carers, healthcare professionals and all wards and departments across the Trust.

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 recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah McDaniel Job title: AFU Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number:

Supporting patients with personal care
Performing initial investigations such as venepuncture, cannulation and point of care testing
Maintain a high standard of record keeping ensuring all entries are accurate and legible
Be computer literate
You will be familiar with, and work to the protocols and polices of the Trust, paying particular attention to infection control, equality and diversity and privacy and dignity.
The role requires close liaison with other disciplines and the provision of a courteous, reliable and quality service to patient’s relatives and carers, healthcare professionals and all wards and departments across the Trust.

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 recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah McDaniel Job title: AFU Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number: