• Job Description

  Req#: C9423-25-0312?language=&page=1&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Bank Healthcare Support Worker

  We have opportunities for reliable, enthusiastic, patient centred and caring individuals to join our Bank Healthcare Support Worker team!

  To undertake a range of duties including clerical and direct careactivities working in support of and supervised by the trained nurse.

  The desired candidate must have good communication skills, be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and have a caring and compassionate nature.

  Main duties of the job

  We are proud of our high standard of nursing care and are willing to share our knowledge and skills, however you must be able to demonstrate following values & behaviours:

  VALUES

  BEHAVIOURS

  Compassion

  Listening and Communicating

  Commitment to quality of care

  Honesty and Integrity

  Working Together for Patients

  Supportive and Approachable

  Everyone Counts

  Even Handed & Encouraging

  Improving Lives

  Patient Centred & Compassionate

  Respect & Dignity

  Lead by Example and be Self Aware

  About us

  We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.

  We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.

  Details

  Date posted

  03 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 2

  Salary

  £24,169 a year pro rata per annum

  Contract

  Bank

  Working pattern

  Flexible working

  Reference number

  423-7323550

  Job locations

  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

  Keighley

  BD20 6TD

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:1. Knowledge and experience - must possess a national vocational qualification in direct care at Level 2 as a minimum and have worked in an area of care.2. In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and be familiar with the NHS England Guidance Understanding the new NHS (details of which can be found in the links section of NHS Jobs).

  3. Essential skills:-

  Promotes equality and anti-discriminatory practice for all individuals.Contributes to the ongoing support of patients/clients and their relatives and friends.Contributes to the support of patients/clients in transition from one care setting to another.Contributes to the health, safety and security of individuals and their environment.Assist with obtaining, transmitting and storing information related to the delivery of a care service.Assist and enable patients/clients to maintain and improve their mobility according to the prescription of care.Assist and contribute to the movement and treatment of patients/clients to achieve physical comfort and minimise the adverse effects of pressure according to the prescription of care.Enable and assist patients/clients to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance.Enable and assist patients/clients with eating/drinking as directed by the prescription of care.Enable and assist patients/clients to access and use toilet facilities and assist in the care of incontinent patients/clients.Assist and enable patients/clients to minimise discomfort and pain according to the prescription of care.Participate in clerical duties associated with the admission and transfer of procedures.Contribute to minimising the effects of disruptive abusive behaviour and the protection of individuals from abuse.Participate in the assessment of care needs and the implementation of programmes of care under the direction of a qualified nurse.Contribute to maintaining effective communication between patients/clients, relatives and friends and the multidisciplinary team.

  PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTTo remain updated with issues relating to the post holders individual award.To retain current competence in line with annual performance review.

  ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN SPECIALIST AREAS i.e.To support patients through their treatment.Co-ordination of patients needs including specialist needs.To record observations and report any abnormalities to the Clinical Leader.Report on how patients are feeling.Assessment check/monitor of cannulation, recording any abnormalities in the medical records and informing the senior nurse in charge of the unit.Assess and monitor patient undergoing treatment.Assess and monitor patient undergoing treatment for any adverse effects, taking appropriate action and report to senior staff. Follow appropriate instructions within HODUs guidelines to care for the patient during the adverse event.Chaperone and assist medical staff for specialist procedures ie bone marrows, lumbar punctures and removal of Hickman lines.

  Record removal of cannulas following blood transfusion or chemotherapy ensuring appropriate policy and safety procedure is being followed for disposal of drugs, blood bags and giving sets.

  To understand and carry out the guidelines for dealing with blood and cytotoxic spillages.To liaise with other wards and departments as necessary

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:1. Knowledge and experience - must possess a national vocational qualification in direct care at Level 2 as a minimum and have worked in an area of care.2. In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution and be familiar with the NHS England Guidance Understanding the new NHS (details of which can be found in the links section of NHS Jobs).

  3. Essential skills:-

  Promotes equality and anti-discriminatory practice for all individuals.Contributes to the ongoing support of patients/clients and their relatives and friends.Contributes to the support of patients/clients in transition from one care setting to another.Contributes to the health, safety and security of individuals and their environment.Assist with obtaining, transmitting and storing information related to the delivery of a care service.Assist and enable patients/clients to maintain and improve their mobility according to the prescription of care.Assist and contribute to the movement and treatment of patients/clients to achieve physical comfort and minimise the adverse effects of pressure according to the prescription of care.Enable and assist patients/clients to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance.Enable and assist patients/clients with eating/drinking as directed by the prescription of care.Enable and assist patients/clients to access and use toilet facilities and assist in the care of incontinent patients/clients.Assist and enable patients/clients to minimise discomfort and pain according to the prescription of care.Participate in clerical duties associated with the admission and transfer of procedures.Contribute to minimising the effects of disruptive abusive behaviour and the protection of individuals from abuse.Participate in the assessment of care needs and the implementation of programmes of care under the direction of a qualified nurse.Contribute to maintaining effective communication between patients/clients, relatives and friends and the multidisciplinary team.

  PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTTo remain updated with issues relating to the post holders individual award.To retain current competence in line with annual performance review.

  ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES IN SPECIALIST AREAS i.e.To support patients through their treatment.Co-ordination of patients needs including specialist needs.To record observations and report any abnormalities to the Clinical Leader.Report on how patients are feeling.Assessment check/monitor of cannulation, recording any abnormalities in the medical records and informing the senior nurse in charge of the unit.Assess and monitor patient undergoing treatment.Assess and monitor patient undergoing treatment for any adverse effects, taking appropriate action and report to senior staff. Follow appropriate instructions within HODUs guidelines to care for the patient during the adverse event.Chaperone and assist medical staff for specialist procedures ie bone marrows, lumbar punctures and removal of Hickman lines.

  Record removal of cannulas following blood transfusion or chemotherapy ensuring appropriate policy and safety procedure is being followed for disposal of drugs, blood bags and giving sets.

  To understand and carry out the guidelines for dealing with blood and cytotoxic spillages.To liaise with other wards and departments as necessary

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

  Experience / Skills

  Essential

  • Recent relevant experience in an Health care setting
  • Communicating with the public
  • Experience of teamwork

  Desirable

  • Additional skills to perform observations

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

  Experience / Skills

  Essential

  • Recent relevant experience in an Health care setting
  • Communicating with the public
  • Experience of teamwork

  Desirable

  • Additional skills to perform observations

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of the NHS Constitution & 'Understanding the New NHS'

  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

  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

  Keighley

  BD20 6TD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

  Keighley

  BD20 6TD

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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