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Job OverviewUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.Please see below for detailed job description of the role.Main duties of the jobAre you compassionate, caring, and a great communicator? Are you looking to grow your career in a world-class teaching hospital? Or perhaps you’re considering a career change and seeking secure, rewarding employment?We believe our Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) role offers exactly that opportunity. Our tailored training programme will support your development and help you thrive in your new role.We are excited to offer opportunities for Healthcare Assistants to join our Critical Care Department, which includes: General Intensive Care Surgical High Dependency Neuro Intensive Care Cardiac Intensive Care—all based at University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).This is a vital role, supporting critically ill patients and their families. You’ll work closely with nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals to deliver the highest standards of care in a fast-paced and emotionally challenging environment.If you’re ready to begin your journey in healthcare, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll start with a full-time, one-week induction programme, which includes completing your Care Certificate and helps you settle into the hospital and become part of our team from day one. We also offer ongoing training and development to help you reach your full potential.Here are some development blogs from our own staff.https://careers.uhs.nhs.uk/blog/healthcare-support-worker-cardiac-nurse-practitioner-jennys-journey…UHSWorking for our organisationUniversity Hospital Southampton is one of England’s largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.Detailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesWhat You Will DoAs a Healthcare Assistant In Critical Care, You Will Assist patients with personal care and daily living needs. Provide emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families. Support infection prevention and control procedures. Help maintain a clean, safe, and well-equipped clinical environment. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care. You’ll care for patients who require intensive monitoring and life support following major surgery, trauma, or serious medical conditions.This role is both rewarding and essential to patient recovery.________________________________________What We’re Looking ForWe’re Looking For a Caring, Compassionate, And Motivated Individual Who Thrives In a Busy And Meaningful Healthcare Environment. You’ll Need Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A collaborative attitude and commitment to delivering high-quality care. A flexible approach to meet the needs of a 24/7 service. A willingness to learn and grow in a critical care setting. A innovative and academic approach. This means you’ll be part of a team that not only delivers expert care but is also shaping the future of Critical Care through research and education.This vacancy does not meet the Home Office threshold for sponsorship; therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.Person specificationQualifications, Knowledge And ExperienceEssential criteriaCompleted care certificate or ability to complete within 6 months of appointment.Completed secondary educationAbility to move and handle patients and equipmentEvidence of empathy, patience and dependabilityAbility to deal with a range of difficult situationsBe able to take instruction / directions and work within the confines of the roleAbility to cope with fluctuating demands and pressures of the role.Requirement to be aware of and adhere to the care certificate standards; https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/care-certificateCapable of completing core HCSW competencies related to area of work within 12 months of appointment.Desirable criteriaPrevious experience in: Acute hospital setting. HCA experience. Volunteer sector Teaching Assistant Nursing home carer Experience in a caring roleUnderstanding of acute hospital environment and the role of HCATrustEssential criteriaWorking togetherAlways ImprovingPatients First
