Senior Healthcare Support Worker


Location
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
14 Oct 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
30 Sep 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job requirements

Essential

2 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Education

    gnificant experience of the NHS and/or health/childcare and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care.

  • Clinical Practice

    Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/childcare and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care.

Desirable

1 listed

Additional qualities the employer would prefer.

  • Education

    Evidence of the care certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust

Job overview

Are you looking to become part of a strong cohesive nursing team working within the Critical Care environment?

We currently have vacancies within our Specialist Intensive Care Unit at the Churchill Hospital (CICU) and Oxford Critical Care (OCC). We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individuals who will enhance our friendly team and assist with the delivery of high quality care to those using our service.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Critical Care team the healthcare support worker must be able to prioritise and contribute to the delivery of high standards of care to patients, families and their carers in a safe and supportive environment under the direction of a registered practitioner. As part of the wider team the healthcare support worker will assist in developing and maintaining services provided to patients and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area/department maintaining the dignity and privacy of all patients and their families and carers and respect their right to confidentiality at all times.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a comprehensive overview of the role, including key responsibilities. These documents outline the expectations of the position, the skills and experience needed to perform effectively. Applicants are encouraged to review both documents carefully to ensure a clear understanding of the role and to demonstrate how their knowledge, experience, and attributes align with the stated requirements and selection standards fully.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.

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Applying for this NHS job

This advert is for Senior Healthcare Support Worker with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Oct 2026.

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