Job summary
Full-time Clinical Healthcare Support Workers - Experienced and New to care Opportunities
We are currently recruiting for both experienced Clinical Healthcare Support Workers, and also those without any previous experience across our hospital sites.
Please be advised that these are full-time posts, commencing in both August and October 2025. Successful applicants will be required to work the full range of shifts which will include days, long-days, nights and weekends on a rota basis. Part-time opportunities are not available through this vacancy, and will be advertised separately.
Unfortunately we are unable to offer Sponsorship for this post. For details of which visas can be permitted, please review the attached Information Pack.
Our Healthcare Support Workers deliver a key role that's at the very heart of healthcare, and can be found across a variety of settings, from hospital clinics, to our wards and outreach services.
What ever your background story, if you're aged 18 years or over and have a passion for caring and supporting others, we want to hear from you.
It's a hands-on-role, but also one of the most rewarding. Your day-to-day will vary depending on which part of the NHS you're working in.
Start date - August and October start dates (exact dates to be confirmed).
Main duties of the job
New to Care - Healthcare Support Workers Band 2
For entrants without any previous experience, we offer a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker post. These individuals will provide personal care to our patients, supporting patients with aspects such as toileting, bathing, dressing and meals. Full training and support will be provided to all individuals via our Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship development programme.
Successful applicants are required to evidence their right to work in the UK, and provide evidence of continuous UK residency for a minimum of three years to fulfil the national apprenticeship programme requirements.
Experienced Candidates - Clinical Healthcare Support Workers Band 3
For those with existing experience, we have opportunities for Band 3 Clinical Healthcare Support Workers, whose role will be to undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties, recording patient observations and progressing patients treatment plans within guidelines set. Clinical duties may include taking blood pressure, blood glucose monitoring, routine observations, wound observations and simple wound dressings, removal of peripheral cannulas and catheters.
Our Band 3 Clinical Healthcare Support Workers work without the need for direct supervision. Ongoing training and development will however be provided to ensure the enhanced clinical competencies have been achieved relevant to the ward/area of specialty.
About us
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Simplified Application Process
We understand that the size of the NHS can sometimes make it difficult to navigate, especially with the different areas and various specialities! So, weve come together to simplify the process.
Acting centrally on behalf of our wards and departments, we will provide the details through a single advert, enabling individuals to apply once whilst being considered for the various opportunities available.
Applicants suitability for a new to care Band 2 position or an experienced Band 3 position will be considered based upon their previous experience outlined within their application. Successful applicants will then be further assessed at interview to determine which level of role would be most suitable.
Candidates invited for interview will be given the opportunity to highlight their preference of location and/or speciality, should they wish.
Age Criteria Please be advised that our current opportunities are only available to individuals over the age of 18.
Right to Work / Visa Unfortunately, neither of these posts are eligible for sponsorship, and therefore all applicants must have the right to reside and work in the UK.
For a full list of permitted visa's that can be considered as part of an application, please review the attached Information Pack.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Simplified Application Process
We understand that the size of the NHS can sometimes make it difficult to navigate, especially with the different areas and various specialities! So, weve come together to simplify the process.
Acting centrally on behalf of our wards and departments, we will provide the details through a single advert, enabling individuals to apply once whilst being considered for the various opportunities available.
Applicants suitability for a new to care Band 2 position or an experienced Band 3 position will be considered based upon their previous experience outlined within their application. Successful applicants will then be further assessed at interview to determine which level of role would be most suitable.
Candidates invited for interview will be given the opportunity to highlight their preference of location and/or speciality, should they wish.
Age Criteria Please be advised that our current opportunities are only available to individuals over the age of 18.
Right to Work / Visa Unfortunately, neither of these posts are eligible for sponsorship, and therefore all applicants must have the right to reside and work in the UK.
For a full list of permitted visa's that can be considered as part of an application, please review the attached Information Pack.
Person Specification
Evidence of particular: -Knowledge -Skills - Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
- Flexible, adaptable. organised with good time management skills
- Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding
- IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: Interview Interview Interview Application Form/ Interview Application Form/ Interview Application Form/ Interview Interview o Working knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling Interview 8 ? Patient Centred ? Safety ? Compassion ? Respect and Excellence
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
- Clear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker
- Makes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates Application Form/Interview Application Form/Interview Application Form/Interview 7 awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Is sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals
Qualifications
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 2 or above (e.g. GCSE grade C/level 4 or above)
- Relevant experience or NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification.
- Evidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust.
- Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake selfdevelopment
Desirable
- Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks.
- Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- Able to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others
Person Specification
Evidence of particular: -Knowledge -Skills - Aptitudes
Essential
- Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
- Flexible, adaptable. organised with good time management skills
- Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding
- IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Trust framework: Interview Interview Interview Application Form/ Interview Application Form/ Interview Application Form/ Interview Interview o Working knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling Interview 8 ? Patient Centred ? Safety ? Compassion ? Respect and Excellence
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
- Clear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker
- Makes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates Application Form/Interview Application Form/Interview Application Form/Interview 7 awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Is sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals
Qualifications
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 2 or above (e.g. GCSE grade C/level 4 or above)
- Relevant experience or NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification.
- Evidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust.
- Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake selfdevelopment
Desirable
- Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks.
- Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- Able to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
