Healthcare Support Worker

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking candidates for care-related roles. Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 in care (or equivalent) and experience in a ward or care setting.

Strong verbal and written communication, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to different situations are essential. Training in care certificates and ongoing personal development are encouraged; a compassionate, confidential approach is required to support patients and visitors.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in care or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in a care setting, a ward or department
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to different situations and work with the public
• IT skills
• Care Certificate (desirable)
• Good listening skills and timekeeping (essential)
• Confidentiality and empathetic care principles

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal skills

Written skills

Communication

Adaptability

Public interaction

IT skills

Education

NVQ level 3 in care

NVQ level 2 equivalence

Care Certificate

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We welcome applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK, and these will be considered alongside all other applications in line with our commitment to equality and inclusion.

Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UKVI on the gov.uk website

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of high levels of interest. Therefore early applications are encouraged.

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NVQ level 3 in care NVQ level 2 with equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

• Care Certificate

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience in a care setting, a ward or department

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential criteria

• Work as a team member
• Good verbal and written skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability to adapt to different situations
• Ability to work with the public
• IT skills

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of personal / professional development
• Clinical skills

Special Attributes and other

Essential criteria

• Good listening skills
• Good timekeeping
• Approachable
• Motivated
• Flexible
• Reliable
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Caring and empathetic
• Able to work under pressure

Other Requirements

Essential criteria

• Should demonstrate a caring manner
• Able to care for both the physical and emotional needs of others

We recognise that candidates may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support them when preparing their application. Where AI is used, the information provided must remain an accurate and authentic representation of your own skills, knowledge and experience.

AI must not be used to provide false or misleading information or to generate examples that do not reflect your own experience. You should be able to discuss and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and experience included within your application during the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether AI has been used in preparing their application and, where applicable, how it has been used.

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