Job summary
Under current UK immigration rules entry-level Band 3 Health Care Support Worker roles do notmeet the salary requirements for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of starting their employment with a minimum of 12 months remaining on their visa, or to be eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa have worked as a Senior Health Care Support Worker (NHS Band 3 or equivalent experience) for 2 years or more.
About the Role We are recruiting experienced Senior Healthcare Assistants to support patient care across UHL. You will provide clinical and non-clinical support under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner.
Requirements - Experience in a healthcare setting (essential) minimum 6 months experience at Band 2 level
- Care Certificate & Level 1 English and Maths and NVQ level qualification within healthcare (evidence required if shortlisted)
Training Full training provided to develop the core skills needed for Band 3 practice in an acute hospital.
Working Hours Full-time and part-time posts available. Shifts include days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays. Flexible working may be supported depending on service needs--please discuss at interview.
Typical Shifts - Long Day: 07:30-20:00
- Night: 19:30-08:00
- Short Shifts: Limited availability in some areas
- Flexible working requests can be considered but this will depend upon the service needs, you can highlight this in interview if selected
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you will support the ward team under the indirect supervision of a Registered Practitioner. Your duties will include providing personal and clinical care, carrying out delegated observations and interventions, and working within Trust policies, procedures, and your own competencies. You will take responsibility for your own learning and understand the limits of your role.
To Succeed, You Will Be: - A strong team player
- A clear communicator
- Energetic, reliable, and able to work independently
- Confident in taking and recording vital signs
You will deliver safe, high-quality, patient-centred care through effective communication and teamwork.
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
Please evidence your Qualifications and National Care Certificate and bring to interview if you are selected
Please note that this vacancy will be closed as soon as sufficient applications have been received
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence of eligibility will be required before appointment, in line with Home Office regulations. Visa sponsorship for this post is subject to Home Office rules and Trust policy.
To meet the minimum salary threshold required for sponsorship, applicants must hold a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant position within the NHS and have at least two years of NHS substantive experience.
This requirement applies equally to all applicants and reflects both the salary requirements for visa sponsorship and the service needs and patient safety considerations. Applicants who do not meet this criterion will not be eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
Please evidence your Qualifications and National Care Certificate and bring to interview if you are selected
Please note that this vacancy will be closed as soon as sufficient applications have been received
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence of eligibility will be required before appointment, in line with Home Office regulations. Visa sponsorship for this post is subject to Home Office rules and Trust policy.
To meet the minimum salary threshold required for sponsorship, applicants must hold a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant position within the NHS and have at least two years of NHS substantive experience.
This requirement applies equally to all applicants and reflects both the salary requirements for visa sponsorship and the service needs and patient safety considerations. Applicants who do not meet this criterion will not be eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Prior Band 2 HCA formal care experience or equivalent (6 months minimum)
- Functional Skills (Level 1 maths and english) or equivalent
- Care certificate or Equivalent experience for Band 3 skills
Skills and Competency
Essential
- Clinical skills within scope towards Band 3 role
- Worked in formal Healthcare setting
- Infection Prevention and safeguarding knowledge
- communication skills (written/verbal/grammar)
- Displays evidence of team work
- Displays relevant Digital/IT skills required for patient information recording
Values and behaviours
Essential
- commitment to trust values , dignity and respect (see trust value question to score)
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Able to work as a team. Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/
- Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Prior Band 2 HCA formal care experience or equivalent (6 months minimum)
- Functional Skills (Level 1 maths and english) or equivalent
- Care certificate or Equivalent experience for Band 3 skills
Skills and Competency
Essential
- Clinical skills within scope towards Band 3 role
- Worked in formal Healthcare setting
- Infection Prevention and safeguarding knowledge
- communication skills (written/verbal/grammar)
- Displays evidence of team work
- Displays relevant Digital/IT skills required for patient information recording
Values and behaviours
Essential
- commitment to trust values , dignity and respect (see trust value question to score)
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Able to work as a team. Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/
- Colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
