University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Support Worker

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Job summary

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

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Date posted

24 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata/pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

320-MED-BUR-1570-B

Job locations

Queens Hospital Burton

Burton on Trent

DE13 0RB

Job description

Job 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 clinicaldutiesand personalcareincluding 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).

Job description

Job 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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care gained by working in a vocational capacity or relevant healthcare support work experience
Care Certificate standard training gained by working in a vocational capacity - we will not accept an online care certificate
Be able to demonstrate basic numeracy and literacy

Desirable

Evidence of additional developmental courses undertaken relevant to HCSW role

Experience

Essential

A minimum of 12 months recent paid experience working in a care environment within the UK (required for completion of NVQ)
Understands the role of a Healthcare Support Worker and can evidence this in the application form

Desirable

Previous experience of having supervised a junior colleague

Supporting Information

Essential

Good details in supporting information highlighting key skills, knowledge and experience of working as a Healthcare Support Worker
Evidence of your values and behaviours that are in line with the Trust Values

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care gained by working in a vocational capacity or relevant healthcare support work experience
Care Certificate standard training gained by working in a vocational capacity - we will not accept an online care certificate
Be able to demonstrate basic numeracy and literacy

Desirable

Evidence of additional developmental courses undertaken relevant to HCSW role

Experience

Essential

A minimum of 12 months recent paid experience working in a care environment within the UK (required for completion of NVQ)
Understands the role of a Healthcare Support Worker and can evidence this in the application form

Desirable

Previous experience of having supervised a junior colleague

Supporting Information

Essential

Good details in supporting information highlighting key skills, knowledge and experience of working as a Healthcare Support Worker
Evidence of your values and behaviours that are in line with the Trust Values

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital Burton

Burton on Trent

DE13 0RB

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queens Hospital Burton

Burton on Trent

DE13 0RB

Employer's website

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