Care Support Worker

This is a development role with the Trainee working toward progression to becoming and Band 3 Senior Care Support Worker in the Endoscopy department. The post holder will undertake a 6 month period of training, under the supervision of a registered practitioner, to prepare for progression to become a band 3 Senior HCSW. This includes: undertaking and successfully completing an internal training programme and work based competencies. Successful completion of the training programme, work based competencies and performance measures this will lead to a substantive band 3 post. At the end of the programme, the trainee will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours to act as a Senior CSW in the Endoscopy department, The post will involve you working in some or all of the areas of the endoscopy department and will be dependent on the clinical workload., Under the direction of a registered practitioner the trainee Senior CSW will work towards competency in the responsibilities within the job description

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!

• 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.