Clinical Support Worker - Emergency Department
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Harrogate, HG2 7SX
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
You must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment to ensure patient safety is consistently maintained. The role involves assisting the ...
Working in a fast-paced clinical environment, you will adapt to the changing acuity of the department while delivering high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include providing personal care, assisting patients with nutritional needs, recording vital signs, and conducting pain assessments. You will perform wound care, including cleaning wounds and applying dressings, and assist with wound closure under the supervision of a registered practitioner.
Clinical duties also include phlebotomy, cannulation, blood glucose monitoring, pregnancy testing, urine testing (including preparation for microscopy as instructed), and recording ECGs. You will apply plaster of Paris back slabs, splints, and bandages, and assess patients for crutch use, including correct fitting and instruction.
In addition, you will maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised environment by cleaning all areas of the department, decontaminating cubicles, and preparing clinical areas for patient use.
Shift patterns include 07:0019:30, 12:0000:00, and 19:0007:30. Applicants should carefully consider these hours when applying, as public transport options may not be compatible with the operational requirements of the department.
Please ensure you have the NHS Accredited Face to Face Care Certificate
For more information about this position please see attached the job description and person specification and if you have any questions please contact
Elvira Obrinja, Lead Nurse at elvira.obrinja@nhs.net or on 01423 557979
Rachael Worton, Lead Nurse at rachael.worton@nhs.net or on 01423 557979.
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.
Criteria
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (RQF accredited) or NHS England accredited Care Certificate, with evidence of full completion of the knowledge and work based assessments / relevant experience
- Moving and Handling Certificate
- Evidence of practical training or education in a care setting
- Basic Life Support Certificate
Desirable
- Practical skills in providing essential aspects of care.
- Manual handling skills
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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