University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 2 Health Care Assistant - Dermatology

The closing date is 02 February 2026

Job summary

The Clinical Support Worker (CSW) will undertake high quality, caring and compassionate personal care and associated duties under the direction and supervision of registered professionals working as part of a multi-disciplinary health and care team.

The post holder will:

*Participate in the delivery of personal patient centred care, always maintaining a compassionate and professional attitude with patients, their families and carers.

*Contributes to the service/ team organisation.

*Support registered nurses/ nursing associates and Allied Health Care professionals

(AHP's) in the provision of a caring and safe environment.

Main duties of the job

Provides and participates in the provision of physical and personal care to patients associated with the role.

Provide care, support for elimination (bowel and bladder care and drains)

Maintaining privacy & dignity

Support patients and provide care to enable eating/drinking

Respond swiftly to individuals, who require assistance,where required report this to a registered practitioner.

Undertake/assist with duties including the preparation of patients for treatment, investigation, transfer, discharge, procedures.

Chaperone/escort patients and act as an advocate for patients during examination by clinical staff.

Support patients to maintain their own privacy /dignity where care /treatment may require the

patient to undress/need chaperone or have intimate procedures conducted.

Actively promote the prevention of cross infection to and from all patients, visitors' staff and

the environment, by encouraging and educating others in the use of standard precautions.

Should an incident concerning conflict or security occur take appropriate steps to protect the safety of self and others using agreed security processes.

Act professionally undertaking care duties associated with the role to an agreed level of competence associated with the position.

Act primarily to care for and safeguard the public and people who are receiving care and treatment, practice in a safe, compassionate, and patient centred manner.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Date posted

29 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 to £24,465 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-9014000

Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Successful completion of Trust based
numeracy & literacy test or provide
evidence to confirm achievement of
Maths / English qualifications at Level 2 or
above
* Vocational qualification atlevel2 or
equivalent relevant experience.
Education England (HEE) Skills for Health
* Level2 examples:GCSEGrades9-4(A-C)
Level 2 Diploma in health care support /
NVQ, Functional Skills Level 2
* Internationally educated applicants will
have to evidence UK ENIC (the UK
NationalInformation Centre) Statements
of compatibility

Desirable

Care Certificate or can demonstrate priorskills,
knowledge and experience that meet the 15
minimum standards described by Health
Education England (HEE) Skills for Health

Experience

Essential

Experience of working / participating as
part of a team as an employee /
volunteer.
* Ability to demonstrate/ articulate an
understanding of the role and tasks
involved and can describe the physical
and emotional aspects of the role and
some duties
* Can link the Trust values (Kind, Bold,
Connected) to the role and provide
examples from personal experience
which demonstrate understanding in
relation to the role
* Can explain why training / education and
approachesto care need to be consistent
in relation to safety and patient
experience

Desirable

Has experience of working in aperson centred/
facing role in a paid or voluntary capacity.
* Understanding ofthe principles ofsafeguarding
in relation to this role

Additional Criteria

Essential

Flexible approach to shift patterns and
place of work this may include working in
different practice settings in different
locations dependent upon service need

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Successful completion of Trust based
numeracy & literacy test or provide
evidence to confirm achievement of
Maths / English qualifications at Level 2 or
above
* Vocational qualification atlevel2 or
equivalent relevant experience.
Education England (HEE) Skills for Health
* Level2 examples:GCSEGrades9-4(A-C)
Level 2 Diploma in health care support /
NVQ, Functional Skills Level 2
* Internationally educated applicants will
have to evidence UK ENIC (the UK
NationalInformation Centre) Statements
of compatibility

Desirable

Care Certificate or can demonstrate priorskills,
knowledge and experience that meet the 15
minimum standards described by Health
Education England (HEE) Skills for Health

Experience

Essential

Experience of working / participating as
part of a team as an employee /
volunteer.
* Ability to demonstrate/ articulate an
understanding of the role and tasks
involved and can describe the physical
and emotional aspects of the role and
some duties
* Can link the Trust values (Kind, Bold,
Connected) to the role and provide
examples from personal experience
which demonstrate understanding in
relation to the role
* Can explain why training / education and
approachesto care need to be consistent
in relation to safety and patient
experience

Desirable

Has experience of working in aperson centred/
facing role in a paid or voluntary capacity.
* Understanding ofthe principles ofsafeguarding
in relation to this role

Additional Criteria

Essential

Flexible approach to shift patterns and
place of work this may include working in
different practice settings in different
locations dependent upon service need

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 details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH

Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)