Senior Health Care Support worker

Job description

Job summary

We are recruiting senior health care support workers at Nottingham University Hospitals

Should you be successfully shortlisted you will have the opportunity to:

have an interview on 7th November

Please note that interviews are in person and include a Maths and English assessment.

All candidates invited for interview will also have the opportunity to join a virtual welcome meeting on 6th November.

Please note that the advert may close early

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, forward thinking, caring individuals who are committed to providing a high standard of safe quality patient care.

As you will be delivering hands on patient care within our clinical areas, we are looking for excellent communication skills and confidence in dealing with members of the public and the hospital multidisciplinary team.

The role is open to full time hours and part time hours. Please be aware that typical shift patterns are 07:00 - 19:30 and 19:00 - 07:30, and this is across all seven days of the week (including bank holidays).

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Health care support workers make sure the patient experience is as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

Christina goes above and beyond her job. She is always willing to help, does things without asking first. Christina has really taken care of me, with a smile and compassion. Nothing is ever too much trouble! She is a credit to the ward and hospital, and I sure will miss her smile first thing in a morning when she brings my breakfast. A lovely HCA with a beautiful personality. Even when the ward is so busy, she always finds time to say hello and cheer you up. Thank you, Christina Anonymised quote from a TULIP nomination for a NUH Healthcare Assistant.

Please see the job description and person specification for further information.

Please note that the advert may close early

Job description
Job responsibilities

Health care support workers make sure the patient experience is as comfortable and stress-free as possible.

Christina goes above and beyond her job. She is always willing to help, does things without asking first. Christina has really taken care of me, with a smile and compassion. Nothing is ever too much trouble! She is a credit to the ward and hospital, and I sure will miss her smile first thing in a morning when she brings my breakfast. A lovely HCA with a beautiful personality. Even when the ward is so busy, she always finds time to say hello and cheer you up. Thank you, Christina Anonymised quote from a TULIP nomination for a NUH Healthcare Assistant.

Please see the job description and person specification for further information.

Please note that the advert may close early

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a caring role within a health or social care setting

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English (Grades A-C/Levels 4-9) or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent qualification/experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
• Evidence of completion and assessment of Care Certificate
• Evidence of clinical skills

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate clear and effective written and verbal communication skills

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Understand the importance of instructions and written procedures

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to deliver care and prioritise work under the supervision of a Registered Healthcare professional

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to perform clinical skills, manual handling procedures and use of clinical equipment

Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in a caring role within a health or social care setting

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English (Grades A-C/Levels 4-9) or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent qualification/experience
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
• Evidence of completion and assessment of Care Certificate
• Evidence of clinical skills

Communication and Relationship Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate clear and effective written and verbal communication skills

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Understand the importance of instructions and written procedures

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential

• Demonstrate an ability to deliver care and prioritise work under the supervision of a Registered Healthcare professional

Physical Skills

Essential

• Ability to perform clinical skills, manual handling procedures and use of clinical equipment

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 .

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. .

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 .

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. .

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address

CITY / QMC / NRC

Hucknall road

Nottingham

NG5 1PB

United Kingdom

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