Healthcare Support Worker - Discharge Lounge

Job overview

The Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) is responsible for delivery of holistic, patient-centred care, which is planned and directed by health care professionals, and to support the nursing team in the delivery patient care which is safe and effective and in accordance with the Trusts values and behaviours. The post holder is fundamental to providing care to patient’s, carers and relatives at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

Professional responsibilities:

• Maintain a professional appearance in line with the Trust professional appearance policy and infection control policy.
• Uphold the Trust’s values and behaviours and behave in a manner fitting with the responsibility this brings to maintain the public confidence.
• Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of every person, including patients and families that they come into contact within the course of their duties.
• Uphold the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of the client group and respect equality at all times.
• Work collaboratively with others in the care setting to ensure that patients’ needs are met.
• Use social media as per Trust policy and procedure.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patient information at all times
• As part of your employment with the Trust, you are bound by the policies and procedures within the organisation and the wider NHS.

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

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.