Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 02 September 2025

Job summary

We are recruiting a part time Care Support Worker for our adult medical admissions ward based on Farndale.

We care for patients who are reviewed by a consultant, given a treatment plan and either discharged, kept in a short stay bed or admitted to a longer stay specialty bed.

The successful applicant will be someone who is capable of providing compassionate care to patients in a busy and challenging environment.

Main duties of the job

Our Care Support Workers carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.

This includes assisting with activities of daily living; washing, dressing and feeding.

There will also be opportunities to undertake extended clinical skills training.

You will work as an integrated member of the ward team, assisting with nursing procedures according to agreed policies and escalating concerns accordingly.

You will be accountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered and will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patient's journey.

Our Care Support Workers are expected to work a combination of days, nights and weekends including Bank Holidays;

  • Early - 07:15 to 15:15
  • Late - 12:15 to 20:15hrs
  • Night - 19:45hrs to 07:45hrs
  • Long Day - 07:15hrs to 20:15h

About us

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) cares for the population in Harrogate and the local area, as well as across North Yorkshire, Leeds and parts of the North East.

At HDFT we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff and we value Kindness, Integrity, Teamwork and Equality. If you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, HDFT could be the place for you!

We offer colleagues:

  • A supportive culture so colleagues can bring their whole selves to work.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise achievements with our Making a Difference & Team of the Month Awards, along with annual Colleague Recognition Awards.
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we offer a wide range of staff benefits including an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and a fast-track Physiotherapy service.

Please note:

  • Due to high levels of interest, posts may close early if we reach a sufficient number of applications
  • Visa sponsorship is only available for certain roles. Please ensure the role you are interested in meets the criteria for a visa before submitting your application.
  • Please also be aware that the Trust does not offer relocation packages for Agenda for Change roles.
  • All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Details

Date posted

19 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3245R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please see attached job description document or contact Charlotte Hutchinson, Ward Manager on charlotte.hutchinson8@nhs.net.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information please see attached job description document or contact Charlotte Hutchinson, Ward Manager on charlotte.hutchinson8@nhs.net.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Care Experience

Desirable

  • Previous Acute Medicine Experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSES grade C or above including Maths and English or equivalent
  • Completed Care Certificate

Desirable

  • Extended IT skills including ICS, ICE, Web V
  • Venepuncture, ECG and cannulation skills
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous Care Experience

Desirable

  • Previous Acute Medicine Experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • 5 GCSES grade C or above including Maths and English or equivalent
  • Completed Care Certificate

Desirable

  • Extended IT skills including ICS, ICE, Web V
  • Venepuncture, ECG and cannulation skills

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 District Hospital

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 District Hospital

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:

Ward Manager

Charlotte Hutchinson

charlotte.hutchinson8@nhs.net

01423555832

Details

Date posted

19 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

421-LTUCC-3245R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Supporting documents

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