Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Emergency Department in Grimsby inGrimsby PUBLISHED WED 5 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata
PERMANENT
Job description
Job summary
The Senior Healthcare Support Worker will assist the Registered Nurse in the delivery of safe, high quality clinical care to patients at all times.The post holder will work under direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse and will be provided with appropriate training for the clinical setting in which they are working.Where additional skills training is identified as required in the
Job description
, the post holder will not undertake those duties until training has been completed (except as part of the supervised learning
Experience
).Once trained and deemed competent, the post holder will undertake clinical tasks and duties which are within the scope of this
Job description
.The post holder will work collaboratively within the clinical area to meet the needs of patients and their families, following Group policies and procedures.This role requires commitment to a work-based learning and development programme to undertake a Level 2 or 3 HCSW Apprenticeship, including the Care Certificate.
Main duties of the job
Assess patient condition through observations/test results and instigate emergency procedures as appropriate.Assist patients to undertake normal activities of daily living where necessary and supports them with fundamental care such as eating and drinking and toileting.Practice safe moving and handling procedures when assisting patients with mobility, using appropriate equipment e.g. glide sheets, which will require physical skills obtained through practice. Proficient and competent using necessary equipment to undertake tasks e.g. using hoists etc. and point of care testing.Escort patients to other hospital departments in accordance with Trust/Group procedures, ensuring their privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.Provide patient-centered, compassionate and professional care at all times to patients, assisting with their personal care needs, including hygiene and sanitary requirements, maintaining their privacy, dignity and confidentiality with sensitivity, recognizing and acting upon the patient's cultural beliefs or values as appropriate.Clean clinical equipment before and after use.Record personally generated patient information onto patient records e.g. observations, tests, fluid balance (intake and output) and nutrition, height, weight and age.
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
05 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
2DA1C13-25-1
Job location
sGrimsbyDiana Princess of Wales Hospital, Scartho roadGrimsbyDN32 2BA
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the
Job description
linked below.As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to
Address
health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and
Experience
of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific
Working pattern
to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff
Experience
, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsKVcFa3II line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Job description
Person Specification
Education/
Qualifications
EssentialKnowledge of care procedures acquired through a base level of theoretical knowledge to level 3Care Certificate or willingness to work towards attaining it.DesirableGood standard of secondary education to GCSE level or equivalentKnowledge, Training &
Experience
EssentialRecent
Experience
working in a healthcare environmentPrevious caring
Experience
DesirableCompetent in a range of clinical competencies relevant to the department
Experience
in ED
Person Specification
Education/
Experience
EssentialRecent
Experience
in ED
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
The Senior Healthcare Support Worker will assist the Registered Nurse in the delivery of safe, high quality clinical care to patients at all times.The post holder will work under direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse and will be provided with appropriate training for the clinical setting in which they are working.Where additional skills training is identified as required in the
Job description
, the post holder will not undertake those duties until training has been completed (except as part of the supervised learning
Experience
).Once trained and deemed competent, the post holder will undertake clinical tasks and duties which are within the scope of this
Job description
.The post holder will work collaboratively within the clinical area to meet the needs of patients and their families, following Group policies and procedures.This role requires commitment to a work-based learning and development programme to undertake a Level 2 or 3 HCSW Apprenticeship, including the Care Certificate.
Main duties of the job
Assess patient condition through observations/test results and instigate emergency procedures as appropriate.Assist patients to undertake normal activities of daily living where necessary and supports them with fundamental care such as eating and drinking and toileting.Practice safe moving and handling procedures when assisting patients with mobility, using appropriate equipment e.g. glide sheets, which will require physical skills obtained through practice. Proficient and competent using necessary equipment to undertake tasks e.g. using hoists etc. and point of care testing.Escort patients to other hospital departments in accordance with Trust/Group procedures, ensuring their privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.Provide patient-centered, compassionate and professional care at all times to patients, assisting with their personal care needs, including hygiene and sanitary requirements, maintaining their privacy, dignity and confidentiality with sensitivity, recognizing and acting upon the patient's cultural beliefs or values as appropriate.Clean clinical equipment before and after use.Record personally generated patient information onto patient records e.g. observations, tests, fluid balance (intake and output) and nutrition, height, weight and age.
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
05 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
2DA1C13-25-1
Job location
sGrimsbyDiana Princess of Wales Hospital, Scartho roadGrimsbyDN32 2BA
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more detailed information, please read the
Job description
linked below.As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to
Address
health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and
Experience
of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific
Working pattern
to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff
Experience
, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://jobsincare.com/job/jnsKVcFa3II line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Job description
Person Specification
Education/
Qualifications
EssentialKnowledge of care procedures acquired through a base level of theoretical knowledge to level 3Care Certificate or willingness to work towards attaining it.DesirableGood standard of secondary education to GCSE level or equivalentKnowledge, Training &
Experience
EssentialRecent
Experience
working in a healthcare environmentPrevious caring
Experience
DesirableCompetent in a range of clinical competencies relevant to the department
Experience
in ED
Person Specification
Education/
Experience
EssentialRecent
Experience
in ED
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
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To work as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker in the UK, you'll need a combination of technical skills, interpersonal abilities, and knowledge specific to the healthcare sector. Here are some key skills and qualifications that are typically required:
Essential Skills:
1. Clinical Skills:
- Basic Patient Care: Understanding how to assist with daily living activities, monitoring patients' conditions, and reporting changes.
- Medical Procedure Assistance: Assisting with or performing specific procedures under the guidance of healthcare professionals.
2. Communication Skills:
- Verbal Communication: Ability to convey information clearly to patients and team members.
- Written Communication: Skills for maintaining accurate records and documentation.
3. Interpersonal Skills:
- Empathy and Compassion: Understanding patient needs and providing emotional support.
- Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
4. Organisational Skills:
- Time Management: Prioritizing tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Record Keeping: Keeping accurate and organized patient records.
5. Problem-Solving Skills:
- Ability to address issues and offer solutions in patient care under supervision.
6. Knowledge of Healthcare Policies:
- Understanding of relevant healthcare legislation, protocols, and best practices.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Most positions require prior experience as a healthcare support worker or in a related role.
- Education: Many employers look for qualifications such as:
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.
- Other relevant certifications or training in healthcare.
- Specialized Training: Depending on the healthcare setting, additional training in specific areas like mental health, elderly care, or disability support may be beneficial.
Personal Attributes:
- Resilience and Stress Management: The ability to cope with the emotional and physical demands of the job.
- Adaptability: Being open to change and able to work in various environments and conditions.
Additional Skills:
- Technological Proficiency: Familiarity with healthcare software and electronic health records.
- First Aid and CPR Training: Certification may be required or advantageous.
Regulatory Requirements:
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A thorough background check is usually needed.
- Mandatory Training: Completing training in areas such as infection control, safeguarding, and health and safety might be required.
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