Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

SHCA Critical Care

The closing date is 29 July 2025

Job summary

We have an exciting vacancy within the high dependency unit at DPOW hospital. The are provides care for up to seven patients requiring a high level of care with critical care needs. The unit works closely with the ITU and whilst the role is primarily on HDU the successful candidate would be expected to work across both areas as needed.

The successful candidate will have a professional, caring and enthusiastic attitude. They will have experience as a health care assistant within an acute hospital setting and have undertaken a relevant NVQ at level 2.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be expected to assist nursing staff in the care of up to 7 critically unwell patients.

Assist patients in achieving their personal care needs e.g. with washing and toileting
Assist patients achieve excellent nutrition e.g. completing menus and advising on healthy options, serving meals, assisting them to eat.
Aid patients in achieving their rehabilitation goals
To maintain the highest possible standards of compassionate and professional patient centered care with particular attention to privacy and dignity.
Assist in skin and pressure area care to prevent pressure ulcers developing. Under the supervision of registered nurses, ensure patients are helped to move position to prevent discomfort and / or pressure ulcers developing.
Making sure patients are comfortable
Helping patients move around
Keeping departments tidy and ensuring equipment is clean
Ensure adequate stocking of the unit and assist in ordering of stock.
Take on link nurse roles alongside a trained member of staff
maintain confidentiality
work within trust policies and guidelines
Utilise appropriate moving and handling equipment to reduce the risk of injury to the patient and themselves.
Communicate any changes in the patient's condition to the nurse

About us

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.

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

208-0F0417-25-1

Job locations

Diana Princess of Wales Hospital

Grimsby

DN33 2BA

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.

Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.

We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.

To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.

Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.

Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

An NVQ/QCF Level 2 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support or a commitment to undertaking and successfully completing available training and education once in post and within an agreed timeframe.
Level 2 in English and Mathematics or equivalent
evidence of working within a healthcare setting

occupational experience

Essential

Understanding of the needs of patients in a care setting
Has a sound understanding of the need for confidentiality
Confident people skills

Desirable

Experience of working in a care setting or transferable skills, demonstrable enthusiasm and passion for the role
evidence of working in a team

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

An NVQ/QCF Level 2 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support or a commitment to undertaking and successfully completing available training and education once in post and within an agreed timeframe.
Level 2 in English and Mathematics or equivalent
evidence of working within a healthcare setting

occupational experience

Essential

Understanding of the needs of patients in a care setting
Has a sound understanding of the need for confidentiality
Confident people skills

Desirable

Experience of working in a care setting or transferable skills, demonstrable enthusiasm and passion for the role
evidence of working in a team

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

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Diana Princess of Wales Hospital

Grimsby

DN33 2BA

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Diana Princess of Wales Hospital

Grimsby

DN33 2BA

Employer's website

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