Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen on The Neonatal Intensive care Unit (NICU) for a band 3 HCA to join our team to work alongside and support the nursing team. This will involve working with sick and pre term neonates and their families within the hospital setting.
The role with involve working day and night shifts, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Full training for the post will be given.
Main duties of the job
\The role will involve providing safe, personal and effective care for Sick and pre term neonates in the special care setting of NICU
You will support and educate families in preparing them for taking their baby home.
You will have the family at the centre of the baby’s care and support close and loving relationships with the baby and the family.
You will need to communicate at a high standard with members of the multidisciplinary teams and families to ensure seamless care is provided.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The vacancy would suit an experienced HCA who has worked with babies, families or young children either in a hospital or community setting.
NICU is an extremely rewarding environment to work in, but can be highly emotive and very busy.
Please see attached job description for a detailed description of the role and main responsibilities.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
essential
Essential
- English GCSE Grade 4-9 or equivalent qualification Willing to undertake further training
- Experience working with babies and families in a care role capacity
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification
- Previous experience of working in a hospital environment
- Previous experience giving breastfeeding advice.
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 3 Healthcare Assistant roles in Burnley
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Healthcare Assistant NICU with East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in BGH. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Aug 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (14 Aug 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.