Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Support Worker to join our Radiology/Ultrasound Nursing team at UHS.
In this role, you will work closely with nurses, doctors, allied health professionals and wider support staff to deliver safe, coordinated and high‑quality patient care. You will report directly to the Line Manager and senior clinical team leaders. The role requires strong communication skills and effective teamwork to meet the individual needs of patients and service users.
All applicants must be fully flexible to cover 8‑6 shifts between Monday to Saturday and work between Southampton General Hospital and Royal South Hants to cover the service. This role is on‑site and the hours are as advertised.
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 are committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. We support balance between family, study or wellbeing and help you to serve patients. Interaction about the flexibility you need will be explored during interview.
We proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to a anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe and empowered to make a meaningful impact. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive and contribute.
Person Specification
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Amendment) and the Disclosure and Barring Service requirement to check for any previous convictions.
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
- NVQ level 3 in care with acute units or equivalent experience
- Completed secondary education
- Experience in a caring role in an acute hospital environment
- Understanding of the acute hospital environment and the role of SHCA
- Ability to demonstrate clarity and breadth in use of English language
- Completed Care Certificate
- Requirement to be aware of and adhere to the care certificate standards (https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/care-certificate)
- Demonstrates the ability to acknowledge changes in the patient’s physical/psychological needs and to act appropriately
- Capable of completing core HCSW competencies and additional specific competencies related to area of work within 12 months of appointment
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience in an acute hospital setting
- Volunteer sector experience
- Teaching assistant experience
- Nursing home carer experience
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