Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
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
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.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work. The New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast add to the attractive surroundings.
We are committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible and to championing individuality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities and experiences to join us.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
What You Will Do
* 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.
* 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 For
* 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.
* An innovative and academic approach, contributing to research and education in critical care.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential Criteria
* Completed care certificate or ability to complete within 6 months of appointment.
* Completed secondary education.
* Ability to move and handle patients and equipment.
* Evidence of empathy, patience and dependability.
* Ability to deal with a range of difficult situations.
* Ability to take instruction/directions and work within the role.
* Ability to cope with fluctuating demands and pressures of the role.
* Awareness of and adherence to care certificate standards (see https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/care-certificate).
* Capable of completing core HCSW competencies related to area of work within 12 months of appointment.
Desirable Criteria
* Previous experience in an acute hospital setting, as a Healthcare Assistant, or in a caring role (e.g., teaching assistant, nursing home carer).
* Understanding of acute hospital environment and the role of a Healthcare Assistant.
Trust Values
* Working together.
* Always improving.
* Patients first.
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