Senior Health Care Support Worker

NHS; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health service provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Senior Health Care Support Worker to join their dynamic team at Hull Royal Infirmary. The successful candidate will assist registered nurses in delivering exceptional patient-centered care, particularly for elderly patients including those with dementia. This role requires excellent communication skills, flexibility, and previous experience as a Nursing Assistant or similar. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a thriving health care partnership committed to the well-being of its patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Evidence of continued development in health care.
• Understanding of clinical governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the registered nurse in delivering patient care.
• Ensure patient safety is always maintained.
• Work effectively as part of a team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

Care certificate or NVQ

Job description

Senior Health Care Support Worker

Go back Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

The closing date is 29 December 2025

Ward 80 are recruiting a full time Senior Health Care Support Worker, to join our friendly, dynamic and progressive team based within Hull Royal Infirmary.

Ward 80 is a 27 bedded acute elderly ward, where you will encounter various medical conditions along with the care of those with dementia.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join us on a permanent full-time basis. You will be a pivotal member of the team, assisting and supporting the registered nurse to deliver exceptional patient centred care.

You must be flexible in your approach to work, with previous evidence of effective team working. Be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbally and written. Be adaptable and able to lead and embrace change, whilst ensuring patient safety is always maintained.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world‑class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas – biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Job responsibilities

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

Should this advert receive a high volume of applications, it may be closed earlier than stated.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

• Evidence of continued development
• Care certificate or NVQ

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Experience (through placements or employment) of working in a busy environment.
• To work effectively as part of a team
• Basic literacy and arithmetic skills
• Understands the importance of confidentiality
• Insight into the needs of patients and colleagues
• Understands the principles of clinical governance
• Shows awareness of risk assessment and risk management
• Previous experience of working as a Nursing Assistant/ HCSW
• Previous experience or a passion to work with Frailty and Dementia patients

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Able to work well in a team
• Can build a good rapport with patients

Special Attributes and Other Requirements

• High level of interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
• Flexible and reliable
• Good time keeper
• Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service

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 name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust