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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Support Worker - MDU

The closing date is 22 February 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a clinical support worker to join the Medical Day Unit.

The post holder must be flexible, dynamic and have the ability to organize and prioritize own workload.

You will be familiar with, and work to, the protocols and polices of the Trust, paying particular attention to infection control, equality and diversity and privacy and dignity.

Main duties of the job

Duties include, but are not limited to ;

  • Venepuncture
  • Cannulation
  • Venesection
  • ECG recording
  • Blood sugar monitoring
  • Escalating concerns appropriately
  • Supporting with booking patients for future appointments
  • Maintain a high standard of record keeping ensuring all entries are accurate and legible
  • Use resources effectively

The role requires close liaison with other disciplines and the provision of a courteous, reliable and quality service to patient's relatives and carers, healthcare professionals and all wards and departments across the Trust.

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

09 February 2026

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-3634R

Job locations

MDU

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Abby Ford on Abigail.Ford12@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions, please contact Abby Ford on Abigail.Ford12@nhs.net

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Good standard of General Education to GCSE level or equivalent
  • NVQ Level 3 or NHS accredited Care Certificate
  • Able to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy

Desirable

  • Evidence of practical training or education in a care setting.
  • Venepuncture, ECG and cannulation skills
  • Practical skills in providing essential aspects of care.
  • Extended IT skills including ICS, ICE, Web V (training will be provided)
Person Specification

Essential

Essential

  • Good standard of General Education to GCSE level or equivalent
  • NVQ Level 3 or NHS accredited Care Certificate
  • Able to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy

Desirable

  • Evidence of practical training or education in a care setting.
  • Venepuncture, ECG and cannulation skills
  • Practical skills in providing essential aspects of care.
  • Extended IT skills including ICS, ICE, Web V (training will be provided)

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

MDU

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

MDU

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:

Unit Manager

Abby Ford

Abigail.Ford12@nhs.net

01423555813

Details

Date posted

09 February 2026

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-3634R

Job locations

MDU

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX


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