Digital Support Worker – B4 Full Time NEW

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

This post is only open to internal applicants – please note that a secondment option would be considered for this role.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity to join the Hepatology Team at UHS .

The role is primarily working on site at UHS and is integral to ensuring that patients requiring liver surveillance have their care delivered safely and efficiently.

The overall purpose of the post is to work independently , within scope of practice as part of the Hepatology Team to use My Medical Record to co ordinate scans and investigations to manage patient care . A detailed description of the role can be found within the job description.

The successful applicant will work alongside the multi disciplinary Hepatology Team

Working for our organisation

University 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.

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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

Person specification

Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience

Essential criteria

• NVQ or apprenticeship Level 3 in Health or equivalent experience
• Numeracy skills and Literacy skills at level 2 (or equivalent)
• Proficient in use of Hospital systems
• Experienced and competent in additional clinical skills, as per job description
• Proven experience in a caring role
• Understanding of acute hospital environment and the role of SHCA

Desirable criteria

• Keyboard skills/ IT Literate
• Proficient in use of Hospital systems
• Experienced and competent in additional clinical skills, as per job description
• Previous HCA experience
• Experience working with diverse audiences (e.g. volunteers, patients and/or community groups)

Trust Values

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together