Senior Health Care Support worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development opportunities

Job summary

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a senior healthcare support worker to provide hands-on patient care in clinical areas. You will work with the multidisciplinary team to keep patients comfortable and safe, communicating clearly with patients and staff, and prioritising care under supervision.

Shifts run days and nights across all seven days, including bank holidays. The role requires GCSE Maths/English, NVQ3 in Health & Social Care, and Care Certificate completion, with

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at A-C or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
• Evidence of completion and assessment of the Care Certificate
• Previous experience in a caring role within a health or social care setting

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on patient care within clinical areas
• Keep the patient experience as comfortable and stress-free as possible
• Communicate with patients, members of the public and the multidisciplinary team
• Prioritise care and work under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional
• Work day and night shifts across all seven days, including bank holidays

Skills

Communication skills

Manual handling

Clinical skills

Verbal communication

Education

GCSE Maths and English

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Care Certificate completion

Job description

This senior healthcare support worker post sits in the clinical areas of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, one of the city's largest employers. The role centres on hands-on patient care, keeping patients comfortable and safe, while working alongside the wider multidisciplinary team. Shifts run 07:00 to 19:30 or 19:00 to 07:30 across all seven days, including bank holidays, on full or part-time hours. Interviews are held in person and include a Maths and English assessment.

What the job involves

• Deliver hands-on patient care within clinical areas
• Keep the patient experience as comfortable and stress-free as possible
• Communicate with patients, members of the public and the multidisciplinary team
• Prioritise care and work under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional
• Work day and night shifts across all seven days, including bank holidays

What’s required

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grades A-C or levels 4-9, or Functional Skills Level 2, or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent experience
• Evidence of completion and assessment of the Care Certificate

Experience

• Previous experience in a caring role within a health or social care setting

Skills & knowledge

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication
• Understanding of the importance of instructions and written procedures
• Evidence of clinical skills
• Ability to perform clinical skills, manual handling and use clinical equipment

What’s offered

• Personal development opportunities