Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Senior Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 26 February 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Women's Unit at Nottingham University Hospital NHS for a Band 3 healthcare assistant who is enthusiastic, motivated and caring .

The women's unit is based on the City Campus of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust although cross campus working at Treatment Centre may be required as per service needs.The Women's Unit is a small unit caring for patients undergoing outpatient colposcopy and hysteroscopy procedures. The post holder will work within this specialised team of consultants , nurse colposcopist, trained and untrained staff . As a healthcare assistant on the unit , you will work under the supervision of the registered nurses to help support and assist patients undergoing gynaecological procedures.

The post is for 37.5 hours per week

We are a caring and supportive team of nurses and support staff dedicated to the delivery of effective patient care . Good communication skills and the ability to work flexibly as part of a team are essential.

We are a forward thinking directorate and we pride ourselves on team work , the delivery of high standards of care and patient safety.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the summary below you need to familiarise yourself with the full job description and personal specification attached to this advert.

If you have experience in women's health, and gynaecology with a flexible approach to working in a small team delivering exception care this may be an ideal job for you

  • coordinating clinic
  • assisting and supporting patients
  • maintaining a clean , tidy well stocked clinic
  • Assisting registered nurses to support patients during procedures.

About us

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Details

Date posted

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7594816-VC

Job locations

Womens Unit Nottingham University Hospital City Campus

Womens unit NUH Trust

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for more detailed information about this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in dealing with customers , patients, clients in a work environment

Desirable

  • Experience in Women's Health

Qualifications

Essential

  • Very good standard of written and spoken English
  • Good standard of numeracy and basic calculation skills

Desirable

  • NVQ 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social care
  • Completion of the care certificate

Communication & Relationship

Essential

  • Appoachable manner with good interpersonal skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • computer skills
  • Knowledge of data protection and confidentiality

Desirable

  • Experience of using patient record systems

Planning & Organisation Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Adaptable and flexible approach to work

Desirable

  • Ability to work without direct supervision

Trust Values and Behavious

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts behavioural standards

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Dexterity and ability to undertake clinical skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of manual handling training
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in dealing with customers , patients, clients in a work environment

Desirable

  • Experience in Women's Health

Qualifications

Essential

  • Very good standard of written and spoken English
  • Good standard of numeracy and basic calculation skills

Desirable

  • NVQ 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social care
  • Completion of the care certificate

Communication & Relationship

Essential

  • Appoachable manner with good interpersonal skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • computer skills
  • Knowledge of data protection and confidentiality

Desirable

  • Experience of using patient record systems

Planning & Organisation Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Adaptable and flexible approach to work

Desirable

  • Ability to work without direct supervision

Trust Values and Behavious

Essential

  • Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trusts behavioural standards

Physical Skills

Essential

  • Dexterity and ability to undertake clinical skills

Desirable

  • Evidence of manual handling training

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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Womens Unit Nottingham University Hospital City Campus

Womens unit NUH Trust

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts

Address

Womens Unit Nottingham University Hospital City Campus

Womens unit NUH Trust

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


Employer's website

https://www.nuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy sister

Susan Byrne

susan.byrne24@nhs.net

01159691169

Details

Date posted

16 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

164-7594816-VC

Job locations

Womens Unit Nottingham University Hospital City Campus

Womens unit NUH Trust

Nottingham

NG5 1PB


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