Healthcare Support Worker - Cardiology Unit (Band 2)

Job overview

We have opportunities for reliable, enthusiastic, patient centred and caring individuals to join our Healthcare Assistant team!

The desired candidate must have good communication skills, be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and have a caring and compassionate nature.

Main duties of the job

At all times treat patients, service users, families, visitors and  colleagues with dignity and respect to deliver compassionate care,  exercising discretion and behaving in a manner consistent with  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Right Care Values. • To maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work and work within the  Healthcare Support Worker Code of Conduct. • Work in a collaborative and co-operative manner with other  members of the care team to meet the holistic needs of patients and  carers. • To establish and maintain effective communication and relationships  with the multi-disciplinary team, respecting the equality and diversity  of each and every person he/she/they comes into contact within the  course of his/her/their business. • Uphold the privacy and dignity of patients at all times. • Work in line with Trust policies and procedures and within scope of  competence, undertaking mandatory training and essential skills  training as identified for the role. • Contribute to the development of the clinical area, through  contribution of new ideas to improve patient care/experience and by  escalating concerns appropriately.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification

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