Senior Support Worker | Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant to work with specialist nurses on Hepatitis C care. You will engage with patients, support testing and treatment, and contribute to high-quality healthcare delivery. Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare and excellent communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to work in diverse settings and make a positive impact on patient care.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Supportive work environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare setting required.
• Ability to engage with diverse patient groups is essential.
• Knowledge of Hepatitis C care and treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality patient care.
• Work with Clinical Nurse specialists to engage patients.
• Screen for Hepatitis C and support treatment referral.
• Maintain accurate patient records.

Skills

Experience in healthcare

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking to recruit an experienced, competent, and motivated Senior Healthcare Assistant to work alongside the two Hepatitis C specialist nurses. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for any healthcare professional with an interest in this field.

The successful candidate will contribute to the implementation and delivery of high-quality patient care within a professional team. Working with the 2 Clinical Nurse specialists to encourage patients/service users to engage with testing and treatment of Hepatitis C. To work with the South Yorkshire Operational Delivery Network (ODN) to deliver NHS England’s elimination plan for Hepatitis C.

You will be working in a variety of settings, which may include the 3 Doncaster prisons, homeless hostels, drug services and probation, to engage with a diverse and complex client group utilising an inclusive and non-judgemental approach.

A large proportion of this role will be screening for Hepatitis C and case finding, working alongside other agencies and community groups in order to identify any new positive patients, educate and refer onto the Specialist nurses for treatment.

Please contact Sheena Emerson – Hepatitis CNS on 07585403204, [e-mail] Jenny Havercroft Hepatitis CNS on 07557755491 email [e-mail]

Sam Edwards, Service Manager for Palliative care and long term conditions on 03000213659 [e-mail]

Key Responsibilities

• Ø Undertake agreed activities as delegated by a registered nurse, with patients / service users under the direct /In-indirect supervision of the qualified staff.
• Ø Contributes to the implementation and delivery of individualised evidence-based care.
• Ø To maintain accurate records electronically, record new problems as they are identified and report all actions to nurse in charge.
• Ø The post holder is required to take personal responsibility to incorporate the 6 C vision of care into their care delivery
• Ø Provide feedback of current patient / service user status to appropriate members of the-professional team.
• Ø Develop a rapport with patients / service users and encourage them to participate in their plan of care
• Ø Work in partnership with patients/carers and multi-agency teams to promote Health and independence
• Ø Assist the relevant professional during assessment / treatment / intervention where required
• Ø Support the patient / service user to make use of available services and facilities.
• Ø Organise and run testing events and in partnership with other agencies
• Ø To obtain follow up bloods from patients with poor venous access
• Ø Following Health and Safety regulations, promote where possible a safe Environment

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.

We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.

We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below: https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/

To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website: https://workwithrdash.co.uk/

We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more: https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q

The main terms and conditions of service can be found here: https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook

Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications

This advert closes on Thursday 23 Oct 2025