Senior Health Care Support Worker - Pre-Op assessment (Band 3)
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Steeton, BD206TDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
26 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
We are looking to recruit an experienced Band 3 Senior Health Care Support Worker to join our nursing team within out busy Pre Operative Assessment De...
- To provide care activities under the direction of a registered nurse or registered medical practitioner.
- To participate in the provision of needs and the implementation of programmes of care seeking advice appropriately, undertaking the agreed on going clinical activities e.g. patient clinical observations and investigations e.g. blood pressure measure, height, weight, phlebotomy and ECG recording. For which they have NVQ evidence to prove competence.
- To demonstrate his/her own skills to new or junior members of staff.
- To contribute to the ongoing support of patients, relatives and friends.
For further details including the Job description and Person Specification for this vacancy please see the attached documents.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Skills
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively as a member of a team and are aware of own limitations.
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a healthcare setting delivering personal and clinical care
- Utilisation of planning and organisational skills
- Basic IT skills
Desirable: - Previous experience working in Pre-Operative Assessment Department
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care, Diploma in Health Level 3, Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent experience
- The Care Certificate or in the absence of this the jobholder must successfully attain the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment
- Commitment to undergo training and education as required
Desirable: - Basic skills Maths and English Level 2 (equivalent of GCSE 4-9 (A*-C)
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
12 October 2026
Last checked
13 October 2026
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