Overview
The Healthcare Support Worker will assist the registered nurse in the delivery of care to patients within the clinical area. The post holder will work under indirect supervision of the registered nurse and undertake tasks and duties delegated to them, within the scope of this job description. They will work collaboratively within the clinical area to meet the needs of patients and their families, following Group policies and procedures. The Healthcare Support Worker is a valued member of the multidisciplinary team promoting safe and quality care at all times. The role is primarily to support the registered nurse to deliver safe, high quality patient care by undertaking essential hygiene tasks, pressure area care, support to patients with nutrition, hydration, mobility, incorporating prevention of falls and toileting.
Responsibilities
* Undertake essential hygiene tasks and assist patients with activities of daily living as delegated by the registered nurse.
* Provide pressure area care and support to patients to maintain skin integrity.
* Support patients with nutrition and hydration needs, mobility, and prevention of falls.
* Assist with toileting and related comfort measures as required.
About the Trusts/Partnership
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community partnership arrangements in the NHS, serving over one million patients each year with 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) — the partnership operates across multiple hospital sites and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services.
Working Environment
We employ nearly 20,000 staff across sites including Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital; Scunthorpe General Hospital; Goole and District Hospital; Hull Royal Infirmary; and Castle Hill Hospital. As Teaching Hospitals working with Hull York Medical School, we contribute to biomedical and clinical research across several areas.
Equality, Diversity and Flexible Working
We value a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce and are committed to promoting equality and protecting the well-being of all staff. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We offer flexible working opportunities to support health, wellbeing and work-life balance, and develop local arrangements in partnership between line managers and employees where practicable.
Additional Information
For more information about the Trusts and benefits, please visit our recruitment website at: https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/
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This advert closes on Monday 30 Mar 2026
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