At a Glance
- Tasks: Support nurses in delivering compassionate care and assist patients with daily activities.
- Company: Join the caring team at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible shifts, ongoing training, and access to great facilities.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career progression and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your healthcare career.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just bring your kindness and commitment.
The predicted salary is between 20790 - 25410 $ per year.
At CUH, our values of Together, Safe, Kind and Excellent are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for caring, compassionate individuals who are committed to delivering outstanding patient care. Whether you are an experienced Healthcare Support Worker or new to care, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your healthcare career within a supportive and rewarding environment.
This role is offered at Band 2, and you need to be available to complete 12 weeks Induction / Training at full time hours. Applicants must be able to work a variety of shift patterns, as fixed shifts (for example, nights only) are not currently available. Once you have successfully completed the National Care Certificate Training, you will be made a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker.
As a Healthcare Support Worker you will assist the Registered Nurses in the delivery of care to our patients, working as part of a team ensuring our patients are cared for in a Kind, Safe and Excellent way, ensuring they are treated with dignity at all times.
About the Role:
The role is varied, equally challenging and rewarding. You will have the opportunity to really make a difference to the experience of patients. Full time and part time posts will be considered, and shifts include long days, nights, weekends, and public holidays. Our HCSWs will need the flexibility to cover varied shift patterns.
As part of this role you will be required to:
- Support to serve meals to patients
- Provide personal care to patients
- Take observations such as blood pressure measurements, pulse, urinalysis and temperature
- Support patients with moving in their clinical area
- All other clinical duties as required
CUH is committed to supporting your learning and career progression. As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will have access to:
- The National Care Certificate
- Ongoing skills development and training
- Functional Skills support in English and Maths
Further information on development pathways will be provided during your induction.
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrookes Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
- Our values and reputation for outstanding care
- Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
- Career and development opportunities
- Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
- Research experience and opportunities
- Lovely location and quality of life
CUH provides a comprehensive four-week Clinical Support Staff Induction Programme, together with support to achieve the National Care Certificate. This programme is designed to help you settle into the organisation and become a valued member of the clinical team. Please note that attendance on all four weeks of the induction programme is mandatory.
We are currently recruiting across a range of adult wards. Successful candidates will be allocated to a ward based on service needs and available vacancies across the Trust.
If successful, you will be placed in a central recruitment pool for up to six months while a suitable ward or clinic placement is identified. If an allocation cannot be secured within this period, your application may be withdrawn.
Interviews for this role will be conducted face-to-face and interview dates will be confirmed to candidates successful at shortlisting. Unfortunately, virtual interviews cannot be accommodated. If you are unable to attend your scheduled interview, please contact us as soon as possible so that alternative arrangements can be considered where feasible.
Benefits to you:
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
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