Job summary
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Paediatric Department team at York Hospital. We are looking for both full and part time candidates and the roles are pivotal in the running of a fast paced and busy environment both supporting the nursing staff and providing care for children of all ages .
As our service as a 24/7 service, you will be required to work long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
You must be able to commit to our Full Time HCSW Academy for the first 4 weeks of your employment with our Trust. Please note our HCSW Academy takes place at our training site in Holgate, York. We are unable to provide travel options or reimburse travel costs for attendance at this.
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE
Main duties of the job
Provide support to the registered nurses in patient care, including but not limited to performing observations and running diagnostics tests.
Provide a level of assurance to families using the department with effective communication and support being provided.
Helping to ensure all assurance checks are performed to maintain patient safety as well as ensuring the department always meets expected levels of cleanliness.
We have part time and full time positions available. Experience in Paediatric hospital setting is desirable but not essential as full training and competency package will be provided.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit you application at the earliest opportunity.
About us
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oBasic literacy/ numeracy skills preferably gained through secondary school education
- oWillingness to undertake training
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- Detailed understanding of the role of a HCSW
- Awareness of what is important to a patient
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate well with patients and other members of staff (face to face or over the phone)
- Understanding of how to work as part of a team
Values, Drivers & Motivators
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours:
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- oBasic literacy/ numeracy skills preferably gained through secondary school education
- oWillingness to undertake training
Experience & Knowledge Required
Essential
- Detailed understanding of the role of a HCSW
- Awareness of what is important to a patient
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- Able to communicate well with patients and other members of staff (face to face or over the phone)
- Understanding of how to work as part of a team
Values, Drivers & Motivators
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate our organisational values and behaviours:
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
