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Job summary

Main area
ENT
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 36 hours per week
Job ref
356-26-7793479
Employer
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ward 16
Town
Hull
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/03/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Health Care Support Worker

Band 3

Job overview

The post holder will assist the registered nurse in the delivery of care to patients within ward 16. The post holder will work under indirect supervision of the registered nurse and will undertake tasks and duties delegated to them. They will work collaboratively with the ward environment to meet the needs of patients, following the HUTH NHS Trust policies and procedures while providing supervision to more junior staff.

Main duties of the job

Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers, Contributes to the effective communication between members of the multi-disciplinary team involved in the patients care, taking personal responsibility to share update and share information.Ensures information is conveyed to the patient in a timely and understandable manner, using different communication methods to clarify understanding

Responsible for ensuring the registered nurse receives factual, prompt and accurate information on how patients progress.Uses knowledge and experience to deliver routine tasks as agreed with the registered nurse.

Undertakes a range of predefined procedures, such as phlebotomy and ECG, for which specific training has been given under the direction of the registered nurse

Take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance.

Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development 

Work with management on any new training requirements

To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the primary health care team

Works under the direction of a registered nurse, to deliver a range of pre-determined care procedures.

Responsible for providing direct care to the defined group of patients under the direction of the registered nurse within the ward setting. Assists patients to undertake normal activities of daily living.Follows care plans developed by the registered nurse.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.

We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

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

Application Completion

Essential criteria
  • All sections of application form have been completed, with all sections accurate and appropriately addressed

Education/ Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of care procedures acquired through a base level of theoretical knowledge to Level 3
  • Care Certificate or willingness to work towards attaining it.

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Recent experience working in a healthcare environment. Previous caring experience
Desirable criteria
  • Competent in a range of clinical competencie s relevant to the ward/depart ment area. Including venepuncture and cannulation

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work under own initiative, without direct supervision
  • Understanding of confidentiality in the workplace
  • Good organisational skills
  • Ability to prioritise workload
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Approachable and caring
  • Ability to work within complex care settings / stressful situations

Special Attributes and other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Flexible and adaptable approach to changing service needs
  • Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Good time keeper
  • Must be willing to work flexibly
  • Able to work unsocial hours including weekends and bank holidays as the service requires
  • Potential for cross site working as the service demands
  • Understands requirements for health and safety

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employer

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gillian Martin
Job title
Senior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01482 468386
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