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.
Full time and part time roles available
PLEASE NOTE: Vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received
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
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of what ‘confidentiality’ is and how you put into practice
- Good listening, written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of equality and diversity and how you put it into practice
- Be well organised happy to work in a team but also able to use own initiative
- Able to follow direct instructions
Desirable
- Demonstrate literacy in IT
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in a formal care setting or as an informal carer
- Previous experience of dealing with the public
Qualifications and personal statement should include.
Essential
- Possess or be willing to work towards the care certificate
- Be able to demonstrate basic literacy and numeracy skills required for the post
Desirable
- Level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care
- Functional skills level 1 numeracy
- Functional Skills Level 1 Literacy
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This advert is for Healthcare Support Worker - Cardiology Unit (Band 2) with Airedale NHS Foundation Trust in Keighley, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 24 Jul 2026.
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