Healthcare Support Worker

Job overview

Ward 5 is a 38 bedded short stay unit, we care for acutely unwell patients from a variety of different specialities. We are looking for a dynamic, professional and personable health care assistance to join our team.

Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives? We are looking for individuals with experience to work in healthcare, to join the NHS family helping people from your local community.

You must be able to work the internal rotation, this includes long days, nights, weekdays and weekends

UHDB is a great place to work, offering a working environment with an inclusive culture that looks after and values our people and creates a sense of belonging. We encourage applications from people who embrace our values and who will enable us to expand our diverse workforce.

If you are applying for a vacancy that is less than 36.5 hours per week the Trust will not be able to offer sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

As a HCSW, you will be a valuable support to our Clinical teams providing care to our patients. Every day will be different & working alongside the rest of the team carrying out a wide range of tasks & assisting with care to support the needs of patients & their families

Examples of what you may do as part of your role

• General & clinical observations (may be referred to as vital signs) of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff
• Recording of blood pressure, pulse, temperature & respiration rate
• Oxygen saturation monitoring using saturation monitor.
• Washing & dressing patients
• Serving meals & feeding patients
• Helping patients to move
• Making beds
• Talking to patients & families
• Monitoring patient condition
• Skills & personal attributes needed
• Caring, kind, cheerful & friendly
• Keen to support patients with personal needs including washing & toileting
• Able to follow direct instructions
• Happy to work in a team but also able to use own initiative
• Have good listening and communication skills
• Be well organised

Qualifications & Experience Required

NVQ Level 2/3 in Healthcare gained by working in a vocational capacity or evidence of relevant equivalent experience.

Care Certificate gained by working in a vocational capacity (we will not accept an online care certificate).

Closing date of applications: 31 July 2025

Assessment day: 06 August 2025

Interview date: 14 August 2025

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Trust will provide you with a comprehensive induction, which will include:

• Manual and Patient handling
• Resuscitation training
• Infection Control and Prevention
• Observations
• And much more…

Working under supervision, HCSWs duties will include observing, monitoring and recording patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight. communication with patients, relatives and carers. Assisting with clinical duties and  personal care including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety.

Right from the time you join us, you will have access to learning, development and training opportunities. As you progress in your NHS career you will acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence you need to provide safe and compassionate patient care.

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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).