Healthcare Support Worker

Job Overview
As part of the recruitment process, we kindly ask that you complete the online application form before your scheduled interview. This will allow us to gather the necessary information regarding your qualifications and experience. Please take the time to provide accurate and detailed information, including your contact details, work history, education, and any relevant skills. Once you have submitted your application, we will review it and proceed with the next steps in the recruitment process. We look forward to receiving your completed application and speaking with you at your interview!

Main Duties of the Job
To understand the role in more detail, please read the full job description and person specification documents attached.

Working for Our Organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care. We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Please see the job description attached, outlining the roles and responsibilities of a Healthcare Support Worker.

Interview Process
Following your interview, we will be in touch with an offer of employment or to discuss feedback. Our supportive induction process enables you to complete your care certificate, find your feet within the organisation, and quickly integrate into our team. We actively support career pathways and your personal development by offering NVQ and apprenticeship opportunities. We are looking for individuals with the ability and attitude to grow and develop into a valued member of our team. Whatever level of skill or experience you currently have, if you can demonstrate drive and potential, our comprehensive induction and in-house training teams will help you to reach your full potential.

Most Importantly, You Will Share Our Values

• Patients First
• Working Together
• Always Improving

Additional Information
We consider part-time applications (minimum of 23 hours per week); however, all applicants MUST be fully flexible to cover a variety of shifts including early, late, long days, and nights – as our services operate 24 hours, 365 days a year.
Please note: This vacancy does not meet the Home Office threshold for sponsorship and requires candidates to complete a 9-month training period. We are therefore unable to accept applications from candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK or where candidates do not have at least 9 months remaining on their visa from the start date of the new role.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria

• Completed care certificate or ability to complete within 6 months of appointment.
  Desirable Criteria
• BTEC level 2 or above in health and social care. Interested in undertaking further training
• Level 3 qualification; BTEC, L3 diploma, A levels.

Experience
Desirable Criteria

• Acute hospital setting
• HCA experience
• Volunteer sector
• Teaching Assistant
• Nursing home carer
• Experience in a caring role
• Understanding of acute hospital environment and the role of HCA

Personal Qualities
Essential Criteria

• Ability to cope with fluctuating demands and pressures of the role
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal with a range of difficult situations
• Empathy, Patience, dependability, and motivation

Special Requirements
Essential Criteria

• Able to cover a full range of shifts the role requires

Values and Behaviours
Essential Criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together