Job summary

The post holder will be required to provide combined Clinical Support Worker/Care Support Worker skills within the Silverdale Orthopaedic fracture clinic.

They must be flexible, dynamic and have the ability to organise and prioritise own workload.

Assist doctors and colleagues with investigations and procedures.

Provide support to ensure smooth transfer of patients between wards and departments.

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.

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

Be aware of the Health and Safety polices in relation to patients and staff.

Main duties of the job

The role of the Clinical Support Worker is to work day shifts across 5 days assisting with the smooth running of a busy fracture clinic, processing patients, assisting consultants and medical teams, carrying out dressings independently. Assisting patients in and out of clinic as well as many administrative duties.

Must be able to work as part of a team, prioritising tasks and escalating any concerns to senior colleagues.

The post holder will also be expected to provide all aspects of fundamental care to the patients in the Silverdale Orthopaedic fracture clinic.

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.