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NRC Healthcare Support Worker

The closing date is 18 November 2025

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Job summary

Are you ready to join a team of pioneers ready to revolutionise the future of rehabilitation? Do you have a passion for transforming the lives of people who have experienced severe injury or illness? Here at the National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) you will join an innovative, forward-thinking team with the collective objective of providing first class rehabilitation to our patients.

The role of the Healthcare Support Worker at the NRC is integral to the patient journey and interdisciplinary team. This role helps to support the team in providing high quality, safe, compassionate and efficient care, in an innovative way. If you were successful, you would become a key part of shaping the service going forwards and paving the future of rehabilitation in the UK.

Why choose the NRC? You will be at the forefront of big changes over the next few years. Your contribution will be vital but not only that, you will be supported to grow and learn through our many developmental programmes at the NRC as well as to engaging in research an innovation.

Planning for the NRC is in its advanced stages, and the building is scheduled for opening late 2025..For more details of the centre please visit the NRC website www.nationalrehabilitationcentre.nhs.uk.

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail, please read the attached job description and person specification documents.

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.

Details

Date posted

13 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7487120-A

Job locations

National Rehabilitation Centre

Stanford Hall Estate

Loughborough

LE12 5GF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to the advert for the full details of the vacancy.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic GCSE and/or Vocational qualification at Level 2 or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

  • Completed Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of personal care and related procedures

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a health / social care setting or customer facing experience

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to pass on information accurately
  • Demonstrate an approachable manner and good interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of the role and boundaries
  • Able to identify when to escalate issues or concerns
  • Demonstrate attention to detail
  • Awareness of health and safety issues

Desirable

  • Understanding of safeguarding issues

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate effective time management skills

Desirable

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

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Capable of using equipment within a work environment under supervision
  • Ability to undertake manual handling duties

Desirable

  • Evidence of moving and handling training
  • Able to perform a range of personal care nursing duties required for the role
Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic GCSE and/or Vocational qualification at Level 2 or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

  • Completed Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of personal care and related procedures

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a health / social care setting or customer facing experience

Communication & Relationship Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to pass on information accurately
  • Demonstrate an approachable manner and good interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Demonstrate Computer literacy & use of IT skills - e.g. e-mail

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of the role and boundaries
  • Able to identify when to escalate issues or concerns
  • Demonstrate attention to detail
  • Awareness of health and safety issues

Desirable

  • Understanding of safeguarding issues

Planning and Organisation Skills

Essential

  • Demonstrate effective time management skills

Desirable

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

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Capable of using equipment within a work environment under supervision
  • Ability to undertake manual handling duties

Desirable

  • Evidence of moving and handling training
  • Able to perform a range of personal care nursing duties required for the role

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

National Rehabilitation Centre

Stanford Hall Estate

Loughborough

LE12 5GF


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

National Rehabilitation Centre

Stanford Hall Estate

Loughborough

LE12 5GF


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

NRC Team Leader

Eleanor Bragan

eleanor.bragan@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

13 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7487120-A

Job locations

National Rehabilitation Centre

Stanford Hall Estate

Loughborough

LE12 5GF


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