Senior Healthcare Support Worker

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Healthcare Support Worker to join the Radiology/Ultrasound Nursing team. You will work closely with nurses, doctors and allied staff to deliver safe, high-quality patient care and report to the Line Manager and senior clinical team leaders.

All applicants must be fully flexible to cover 8–6 shifts Monday to Saturday and work across Southampton General Hospital and Royal South Hants to cover the service.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in care with acute units or equivalent.
• Completed secondary education.
• Experience in a caring role in acute hospital environment.
• Understanding of acute hospital environment and SHCA role.
• Must hold/complete Care Certificate.
• Must be aware of and adhere to Care Certificate standards.

Responsibilities

• Cover 8:00–18:00 shifts from Monday to Saturday.
• Work between Southampton General Hospital and Royal South Hants to cover the service.
• Deliver safe, coordinated and high-quality patient care in Radiology/Ultrasound Nursing.
• Communicate effectively with nurses, doctors and wider team members.
• Be flexible to cover shifts and support service needs.

Education

NVQ level 3 in care with acute units or equivalent

Completed secondary education

Experience in a caring role in an acute hospital environment

Understanding of acute hospital environment and SHCA role

Completed Care Certificate

Awareness of Care Certificate standards

Job description

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Main duties of the job

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Support Worker to join our Radiology/Ultrasound Nursing team at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).

In this role, you will work closely with nurses, doctors, allied health professionals and wider support staff to deliver safe, coordinated and high-quality patient care. You will report directly to the Line Manager and senior clinical team leaders, and the role requires strong communication skills and effective teamwork to meet the individual needs of patients and service users. All applicants MUST be flexible to cover 8-6 shifts between Mondays to Saturdays. You will be required to work between Southampton General Hospital and Royal South Hants to cover the service.

Working for our organisation

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted. We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

We are looking for individuals with the ability and attitude to grow and develop into a valued member of our team. Whatever level of skill or experience you currently have, if you can demonstrate drive and potential, our comprehensive induction and in-house training will help you to reach your full potential.

All applicants MUST be fully flexible to cover 8-6 shifts between Mondays to Saturdays. You will be required to work between Southampton General Hospital and Royal South Hants to cover the service.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• NVQ level 3 in care with acute units corresponding to specialty or equivalent experience
• Completed secondary education
• Experience in a caring role in acute hospital environment
• Understanding of acute hospital environment and the role of SHCA
• Ability to demonstrate clarity and breadth in use of English language
• Completed Care Certificate
• Requirement to be aware of and adhere to the care certificate standards; https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/care-certificate
• Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge changes in the patient’s physical/psychological needs and elevate as appropriate
• Capable of completing core HCSW competencies and additional specific competencies related to area of work within 12 months of appointment

Desirable criteria

• Previous Experience in: 1. Acute hospital setting. 2. Volunteer sector 3. Teaching Assistant 4. Nursing home carer

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.