Health Care Support Worker

You will be welcoming children and families to the department, supporting Consultant and Nurse led clinics, performing clinical observations and supporting our nursing team with investigations and procedures. You will be expected to take bloods after appropriate training. As well as being a great team player, were looking for someone who is flexible, has initiative and excellent communication skills and will take pride in ensuring the department is maintained to a high standard

This is a Trustwide

role so whilst you'll be predominantly based at UHND , you will be required to

travel to Darlington Memorial, Bishop Auckland, Chester-le-Street Hospitals and

Stanley Primary Care centre; you must be able to travel independently across

site

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

Over reliance on

AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant's chances of

success.

For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years

of as a HCA within the NHS for the Trust to consider

sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and

have a current visa expiring within 3 months).

Special Requirements

Desirable: - Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.

Special Skills & Knowledge

Desirable: - Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.

Personal Attributes

Qualifications

Desirable: - Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties

Experience

Essential: - Computer skills Ability to learn new skills; - Previous

Desirable: - Previous experience in caring for others.