York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Support Worker- Renal Unit Easingwold

The closing date is 27 August 2025

Job summary

Are you looking to start a career within the NHS as a carer? Whether you are experienced or have never worked in care before, working as a Healthcare Support Worker at our Trust may be the perfect role for you!

We are seeking dynamic individuals who are passionate about patient care. You will be able to communicate at all levels to help drive our service forward and provide high standards of safe patient care at all times.This position is for our Renal Unit in Easingwold. If you will be relying on public transport please check availability before submitting your application.

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Please note this advert may close early if a high number of applications are received, we advise you to submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.Interviews for this position will be held face to face only.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Support Worker at York Hospital, you will be part of a multi-professional team providing high standards of care to our patients. You will maintain and promote patient independence and dignity to ensure each patient receives a positive experience. Please see the attached document 'Healthcare Support Worker Key Duties' to see a full list of key duties.

As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will be expected to work a combination of shifts including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays:

Early - 07:00-15:00
Late - 12:00 - 20:00
Long Day - 07:00 - 20:00
Night - 19:30 - 07:30

Please be aware that you must be able to attend a full time induction programme for the first 4 weeks in your new role, this must be within 3 months of your interview date.

Interviews for this position will be held face to face only.

About us

For more information on what it is like to work for our Trust please visit:

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

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.

Date posted

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-7309564-HCSW-MY

Job locations

Renal Unit Easingwold

Crabmill Lane

Easingwold - York

YO61 3BU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this advert to read the duties of a Healthcare Support Worker.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this advert to read the duties of a Healthcare Support Worker.

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

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.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of patient-centered care and the role of the HCSW

Desirable

Experience in a health or social care setting.

Our Values

Essential

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Trust values

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of patient-centered care and the role of the HCSW

Desirable

Experience in a health or social care setting.

Our Values

Essential

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Trust values

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.

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Renal Unit Easingwold

Crabmill Lane

Easingwold - York

YO61 3BU

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Renal Unit Easingwold

Crabmill Lane

Easingwold - York

YO61 3BU

Employer's website

https://www.yorkhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)