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Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Senior Health Care Support Worker

The closing date is 29 December 2025

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Job summary

Ward 80 are recruiting a full time Senior Health Care Support Worker, to join our friendly, dynamic and progressive team based within Hull Royal Infirmary.

Ward 80 is a 27 bedded acute elderly ward, where you will encounter various medical conditions along with the care of those with dementia.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join us on a permanent full-time basis. You will be a pivotal member of the team, assisting and supporting the registered nurse to deliver exceptional patient centered care.

You must be flexible in your approach to work, with previous evidence of effective team working. Be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbally and written. Be adaptable and able to lead and embrace change, whilst ensuring patient safety is always maintained.

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.

Details

Date posted

12 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

356-25-7640027

Job locations

Hull Royal Infirmary

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should this advert receive a high volume of applications, it may be closed earlier than stated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should this advert receive a high volume of applications, it may be closed earlier than stated.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of continued development

Desirable

  • Care certificate or NVQ

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Experience (through placements or employment) of working in a busy environment.
  • To work effectively as part of a team
  • Basic literacy and arithmetic skills
  • Understands the importance of confidentiality
  • Insight into the needs of patients and colleagues

Desirable

  • Understands the principles of clinical governance
  • Shows awareness of risk assessment and risk management
  • Previous experience of working as a Nursing Assistant/ HCSW
  • Previous experience or a passion to work with Frailty and Dementia patients

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Good communication - verbal/written
  • Able to work well in a team
  • Can build a good rapor with patients

Special Attributes and Other Requirements

Essential

  • Shows motivation in developing new skills
  • High level of interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
  • Flexible and reliable
  • Good time keeper
  • Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of continued development

Desirable

  • Care certificate or NVQ

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Experience (through placements or employment) of working in a busy environment.
  • To work effectively as part of a team
  • Basic literacy and arithmetic skills
  • Understands the importance of confidentiality
  • Insight into the needs of patients and colleagues

Desirable

  • Understands the principles of clinical governance
  • Shows awareness of risk assessment and risk management
  • Previous experience of working as a Nursing Assistant/ HCSW
  • Previous experience or a passion to work with Frailty and Dementia patients

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Good communication - verbal/written
  • Able to work well in a team
  • Can build a good rapor with patients

Special Attributes and Other Requirements

Essential

  • Shows motivation in developing new skills
  • High level of interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrate empathy and diplomacy
  • Flexible and reliable
  • Good time keeper
  • Ability to work from both hospital sites as required to meet the demands of the service

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

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Hull Royal Infirmary

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Hull Royal Infirmary

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Michelle Robertson

michelle.robertson16@nhs.net

01482675029

Details

Date posted

12 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

356-25-7640027

Job locations

Hull Royal Infirmary

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


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