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Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Senior Healthcare Support Worker

The closing date is 20 February 2026

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Job summary

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust are recruiting Senior Support Workers to various posts within our organisation. We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join us on either a full-time or part-time basis.

The successful candidates will be responsible for supporting the registered nursing team in providing direct high quality patient care. You will work under the supervision of the Senior Sister and in partnership with the registered nursing team.

The hours of work will include days, nights and weekend cover on a rotational basis.

Main duties of the job

You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills, both verbal and written, have a flexible approach to working and previous evidence of effective team working.

We welcome applicants who have a genuine desire to develop within the NHS to deliver excellent care for patients.

We expect applicants to be motivated, honest and reliable. In return you can expect an excellent level of supportfor personal and professional development

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

06 February 2026

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

Reference number

356-26-7760917

Job locations

Various clinical areas at 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 we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

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.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Knowledge of care procedures equivalent to level 3
  • Care Certificate

Desirable

  • Previous Caring Experience

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Recent Experience working in a busy healthcare environment

Desirable

  • To be able to demonstrate caring skills
  • To demonstrate a range of procedures and practices, base level of theoretical knowledge

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills both verbal and written
  • Works well within a team
  • Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner.
  • Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/ the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff

Special Attributes and other

Essential

  • Positive and enthusiastic
  • self motivated
  • reliable
  • To be a good role model
  • Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
  • Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate.
Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

  • Knowledge of care procedures equivalent to level 3
  • Care Certificate

Desirable

  • Previous Caring Experience

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

  • Recent Experience working in a busy healthcare environment

Desirable

  • To be able to demonstrate caring skills
  • To demonstrate a range of procedures and practices, base level of theoretical knowledge

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills both verbal and written
  • Works well within a team
  • Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner.
  • Able to relate well with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues/ the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff

Special Attributes and other

Essential

  • Positive and enthusiastic
  • self motivated
  • reliable
  • To be a good role model
  • Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
  • Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate.

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

Various clinical areas at 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

Various clinical areas at 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:

Practice Development Matron

Natalie Hall

natalie.hall31@nhs.net

01482311136

Details

Date posted

06 February 2026

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

Reference number

356-26-7760917

Job locations

Various clinical areas at Hull Royal Infirmary

Anlaby Road

Hull

HU3 2JZ


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