Senior Healthcare Support Worker
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Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Senior Healthcare Support Worker
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
Ward 27 is a 34 bedded area within which are 16 Higher Observation Beds. The ward cares for individuals requiring elective, acute and trauma Cardiac and Thoracic surgical needs.
We are looking for highly motivated nursing assistants to join our team. The individuals will be responsible for supporting the Registered nurse and other Multidisciplinary team members in the delivery of direct patient care.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for individuals who can work well within our team, are reliable, and have a passion for the provision of high quality nursing care to improve patient experience.
In return we will of a supernumerary induction period and continuing support and personal development.
The individuals will be responsible for supporting the registered nurse in the delivery of direct patient care. This is assisting in meeting patient comfort within the Cardiac and Thoracic nursing nursing specialty.
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
356-26-8263899
Job locations
Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road
Cottingham
HU15 6JQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.
We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.
Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website.
Person Specification
Application Completion
Essential
- ALL sections of application form FULLY completed
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of continued development
Desirable
- NVQ 3
- Care Certificate
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience (through placements or employment) of working in a busy environment.
- To work effectively as part of a team
- Basic literacy and arithmetic skills
- Understands the importance of confidentiality
- Insight into the needs of patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Understands the principles of clinical governance
- Shows awareness of risk assessment and risk management
- Previous experience of working as a Nursing Assistant/ HCSW
- Previous experience or a passion to work with Surgical patients
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Able to work well in a team
- Can build a good rapor with patients
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Application Completion
Essential
- ALL sections of application form FULLY completed
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of continued development
Desirable
- NVQ 3
- Care Certificate
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Experience (through placements or employment) of working in a busy environment.
- To work effectively as part of a team
- Basic literacy and arithmetic skills
- Understands the importance of confidentiality
- Insight into the needs of patients and colleagues
Desirable
- Understands the principles of clinical governance
- Shows awareness of risk assessment and risk management
- Previous experience of working as a Nursing Assistant/ HCSW
- Previous experience or a passion to work with Surgical patients
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Able to work well in a team
- Can build a good rapor with patients
Special Attributes and other
Essential
- Shows motivation in developing new skills
- High level of interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
- Flexible and reliable
Other Requirements
Essential
- Good time keeper
- Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road
Cottingham
HU15 6JQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road
Cottingham
HU15 6JQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Ward Sister
Kerry Bulliment
01482461695
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
356-26-8263899
Job locations
Castle Hill Hospital
Castle Road
Cottingham
HU15 6JQ
United Kingdom
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