Senior Health Care Support Worker - Pre-Op assessment (Band 3)

Be part of our future landscape At Airedale, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications irrespective of people’s age, lived experience of living with a disability or long-term conditions, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. Increasing our diversity and supporting our organisation to be more inclusive is a key priority here at Airedale and our teams are at the centre of how we work towards this. We appreciate all people may have diverse and individual needs and we pride ourselves on supporting all people to thrive and flourish at work. We have frameworks in place that support reasonable adjustments and flexible working for colleagues throughout their working lives which starts at recruitment. These are exciting times for Airedale. We have the once-in-a-career opportunity to be involved in the planning and building of a completely new hospital here on our Steeton site by 2033. By joining us now you’ll be a key part of our journey over the next few years, with the chance to input into a state-of-the-art, modern healthcare facility that will deliver care to our communities for decades to come. We are also on the journey to a new electronic patient record, part of our wider ambition for our digital future – a future that builds on our significant telemedicine and digital care success. Ultimately, what makes Airedale special is our people. Not just our staff, but our volunteers, patients, visitors, and wider population who make up the Airedale family. This is a Trust that sits at the heart of our community, and our communities are very proud of their Trust. Please read the attached AI statement prior to submitting any application Job overview We are looking to recruit an experienced Band 3 Senior Health Care Support Worker to join our nursing team within out busy Pre Operative Assessment Department here at Airedale. The above hours will be worked across 5 days, currently Monday to Friday to meet the needs of the service. Weekends may be included in the near future. Previous Pre Operative Assessment experience within a hospital setting would be advantageous, but if you are a dynamic team player and a team leader and up for a challenge of working across a variety of specialities then you could be just the person we are looking for. Previous applicants need not apply Advert • To provide care activities under the direction of a registered nurse or registered medical practitioner. • To participate in the provision of needs and the implementation of programmes of care seeking advice appropriately, undertaking the agreed on going clinical activities e.g. patient clinical observations and investigations e.g. blood pressure measure, height, weight, phlebotomy and ECG recording. For which they have NVQ evidence to prove competence. • To demonstrate his/her own skills to new or junior members of staff. • To contribute to the ongoing support of patients, relatives and friends. Working for our organisation We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including: • Cycle to Work • Travel Scheme • Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice • Onsite Nursery • Buying and Selling Annual Leave • Car Leasing • Employee Assistance Programme • Employee Health and Wellbeing • Extensive Reward Scheme • Counselling Service • Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream • Staff 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 Care • Compassion • Working together for patients • Improving Lives • Everyone Counts • Respect and Dignity Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further details including the Job description and Person Specification for this vacancy please see the attached documents. This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list. If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation We are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. NOTE: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received. If you are offered a position which requires you to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, Airedale NHS Foundation Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £55.20, Standard or Basic £27.20) from your first full months salary. This is a condition of your employment. In applying for a post that requires a DBS check you are confirming that you have read and understood the DBS Privacy Policy for Enhanced and Standard Checks (Click here for the privacy policy) You are encouraged to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year.