Healthcare Support Worker in Wakefield inWakefield PUBLISHED THU 6 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 2: Competitive rates
PERMANENT
NO SPONSORSHIP
FAMILY HCSW HOLISTIC NHS NIGHTS PENSION ULTRASOUND
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust rYYv8Rti
Job description
Generous NHS benefits — pension, generous holidays, onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers and car lease schemes.
Daytime shifts (7:30–18:00), no nights — ideal for school runs, childcare and predictable family routines.
Permanent Band 2 post with Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust — secure local job with clear pay (£24,465pa).
On‑the‑job training with sonographers, mandatory and role‑specific courses — great for skill building and progression.
Inclusive workplace with staff networks, wellbeing services and carer‑friendly policies — supportive for working women.
Local multi‑site role across Wakefield, Pontefract and Dewsbury — varied work close to home; travel/car support available.
Support sonographers and provide hands-on, patient-centred care across the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust’s Ultrasound Departments. In this Healthcare Support Worker role you will split your time between Pinderfields (Wakefield WF1), Pontefract, Dewsbury, the Wakefield Community Diagnostic Centre and local GP practices, carrying out administrative duties and direct patient care under the direction of registrant staff. Typical duties include chaperoning, escorting and transferring patients, delivering 1:1 or enhanced care for groups of patients, maintaining cleanliness and supplies, and demonstrating tasks to new starters. A reasonable standard of secondary education and basic computer skills are essential; the role involves regular exposure to emotional situations and requires a flexible, compassionate approach. Shifts are daytime between 07:30 and 18:00 across a seven‑day service. This permanent, full‑time post is Band 2 with a salary of £24,465 and is not eligible for Home Office Skilled Worker sponsorship.
This role will suit experienced carers and those who enjoy busy clinical environments and teamwork, especially women seeking family‑friendly, stable NHS employment. The Trust offers protected training, mandatory role‑specific learning, access to the NHS pension and generous holiday entitlement, plus practical benefits such as onsite nurseries, childcare support, car lease and home electronics schemes, and dedicated working‑carers policies. You’ll join a diverse, inclusive workforce committed to support and development, with clear opportunities to build experience in radiology and patient support. For full details and to apply, click the “Apply Now” button shown with this advert or find the vacancy on jobsincare.com.
This role will suit experienced carers and those who enjoy busy clinical environments and teamwork, especially women seeking family‑friendly, stable NHS employment. The Trust offers protected training, mandatory role‑specific learning, access to the NHS pension and generous holiday entitlement, plus practical benefits such as onsite nurseries, childcare support, car lease and home electronics schemes, and dedicated working‑carers policies. You’ll join a diverse, inclusive workforce committed to support and development, with clear opportunities to build experience in radiology and patient support. For full details and to apply, click the “Apply Now” button shown with this advert or find the vacancy on jobsincare.com.
Generous NHS benefits — pension, generous holidays, onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers and car lease schemes.
Daytime shifts (7:30–18:00), no nights — ideal for school runs, childcare and predictable family routines.
Permanent Band 2 post with Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust — secure local job with clear pay (£24,465pa).
On‑the‑job training with sonographers, mandatory and role‑specific courses — great for skill building and progression.
Inclusive workplace with staff networks, wellbeing services and carer‑friendly policies — supportive for working women.
Local multi‑site role across Wakefield, Pontefract and Dewsbury — varied work close to home; travel/car support available.
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Generous NHS benefits — pension, generous holidays, onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers and car lease schemes.; Daytime shifts (7:30–18:00), no nights — ideal for school runs, childcare and predictable family routines.; Permanent Band 2 post with Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust — secure local job with clear pay (£24,465pa).; On‑the‑job training with sonographers, mandatory and role‑specific courses — great for skill building and progression.; Inclusive workplace with staff networks, wellbeing services and carer‑friendly policies — supportive for working women.; Local multi‑site role across Wakefield, Pontefract and Dewsbury — varied work close to home; travel/car support available.
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To work as a Healthcare Support Worker in the UK, you typically need a combination of skills and qualities. Here’s a list of essential skills and competencies:
1. Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families, and healthcare professionals is crucial. This includes listening skills and the ability to convey information clearly.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Healthcare support workers must be able to show kindness and understanding towards patients, many of whom may be vulnerable or in distress.
3. Teamwork: Working well with others is essential in a healthcare setting. Support workers often collaborate with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
4. Attention to Detail: Being able to notice changes in a patient’s condition and being meticulous about following care plans and procedures is vital.
5. Organizational Skills: The ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a busy healthcare environment is important.
6. Basic Medical Knowledge: Familiarity with basic medical terminology and an understanding of healthcare practices can be beneficial.
7. Physical Stamina and Strength: The role can be physically demanding, requiring the ability to lift and move patients or equipment.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to think on your feet and adapt to changing situations is useful in healthcare settings.
9. Respect for Diversity: Understanding and respecting different backgrounds, cultures, and needs of patients is essential for providing inclusive care.
10. Technical Skills: Basic computer skills may be needed for maintaining patient records and using healthcare software.
11. Confidentiality and Professionalism: Adhering to ethical standards and maintaining patient confidentiality is critical in healthcare.
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