Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Care Support Worker - Outreach Outpatients

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Job summary

We are recruiting an Outreach outpatients Senior Care Support worker who will cover four clinical sites in Alwoodley, Wetherby, Yeadon and, Ripon plus Harrogate Hospital.

The role includes running and managing clinics independently in a safe, patient centred environment. We require someone with Outpatients experience, preferably with Outreach experience/knowledge who would like to develop their skills in a band 3 position.

Our clinics cover multiple specialities, both surgical and medical hospital outpatients services in an outreach setting.

We are a small but friendly team of Registered Nurses and Care Support Workers who are adaptable and respond to changing circumstances. We are reliable and committed to maintaining the trust values.

The job role involves traveling between sites.

Main duties of the job

  • Run and manage clinics independently.
  • Provide a high standard of care and support to the patient and clinician.
  • Phlebotomy skills an advantage.
  • Able to assist with all procedures in Outreach in particular Cystoscopies.
  • Assist with training and supervision of band 2.
  • Assist in ordering and stock control.
  • Audits.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted

13 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-PSC-1966C

Job locations

Harrogate Hospital

Lancaster park road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions please contact Alyson McKenzie at alyson.mckenzie@nhs.net.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions please contact Alyson McKenzie at alyson.mckenzie@nhs.net.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • 5 GCSE'S grade C or above or equivalent, including Maths and English.
  • NVQ Level 3 or relevant experience

Desirable

  • Willingness to work towards a level 3 qualification in care if qualification level is based on experience.

Experience/Skills

Essential

  • Experience working in a general surgical area
  • Able to communicate sensitively and tactfully with patients, carers and staff.

Desirable

  • Evidence of autonomous practice
  • Competent to practice venepuncture
Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

  • 5 GCSE'S grade C or above or equivalent, including Maths and English.
  • NVQ Level 3 or relevant experience

Desirable

  • Willingness to work towards a level 3 qualification in care if qualification level is based on experience.

Experience/Skills

Essential

  • Experience working in a general surgical area
  • Able to communicate sensitively and tactfully with patients, carers and staff.

Desirable

  • Evidence of autonomous practice
  • Competent to practice venepuncture

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate Hospital

Lancaster park road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate Hospital

Lancaster park road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Outreach Outpatients Manager

Alyson McKenzie

alyson.mckenzie@nhs.net

07721238307

Details

Date posted

13 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-PSC-1966C

Job locations

Harrogate Hospital

Lancaster park road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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