Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 3 Health Care Support Workers to join our well established and supportive team within the University of Derby and Burton Hospitals (UHDB) Sunflower Ward to cover Maternity Leave. We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and dynamic individuals who are passionate about Medical and Surgical daycase. Working a mixture of Short and Long days. *You will need to provide evidence of your NVQ 3 in Healthcare qualification* Main duties of the job Neonatal Services at UHDB are provided by 2 Units. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Royal Derby Hospital has 26 cots and is a Level 2 (LNU) purpose built unit providing medical care for premature and sick infants. SCBU on the QHB site has 8 cots and is a Level 1 (Special Care) Unit. Both units work closely together to provide high quality care across the service. Both units are part of the East Midlands Operational Delivery Network (North Hub). We are developing our Neonatal Service to include Neonatal Transitional Care and will open 10 TC cots at RDH and 4 TC cots at QHB in the very near future. We promote Family Integrated Care and have a positive and forward thinking attitude to the care of the family as a unit. We are part of the Baby Friendly Initiative promoting and supporting breast feeding for all our babies no matter how small. Closing date of applications: 29 July 2025 Date of interview: 11 August 2025 You will also be required to complete a Maths and English assessment prior to being interviewed. (This will be completed at UHDB) Please note: ifwe receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please ensure you have the NVQ Level 3 qualification. *Previous applicants need not apply* About us As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work. In return we will offer: Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes Key Facts: We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day. We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week. An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country. Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily. Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres. We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres. We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day. UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions. Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account. Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers If you are applying for an Internal Secondment, please ensure you have spoken to your line manager and have their support prior to your application. Please speak to the Recruitment Team if you have any questions. Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care gained by working in a vocational capacity or relevant healthcare support work experience Care Certificate standard training gained by working in a vocational capacity-we will not accept an online care certificate Be able to demonstrate basic numeracy and literacy Desirable Evidence of additional developmental courses undertaken relevant to HCSW role Experience Essential A minimum of 12 months recent paid experience working in a care environment within the UK (required for completion of NVQ 2) Understands the role of a Healthcare Support Worker and can evidence this in the application form Desirable Previous experience of having supervised a junior colleague Supporting information Essential Good details in supporting information highlighting key skills, knowledge, and experience of working as a Healthcare Support Worker Evidence of your values and behaviours that are in line with the Trust Values Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care gained by working in a vocational capacity or relevant healthcare support work experience Care Certificate standard training gained by working in a vocational capacity-we will not accept an online care certificate Be able to demonstrate basic numeracy and literacy Desirable Evidence of additional developmental courses undertaken relevant to HCSW role Experience Essential A minimum of 12 months recent paid experience working in a care environment within the UK (required for completion of NVQ 2) Understands the role of a Healthcare Support Worker and can evidence this in the application form Desirable Previous experience of having supervised a junior colleague Supporting information Essential Good details in supporting information highlighting key skills, knowledge, and experience of working as a Healthcare Support Worker Evidence of your values and behaviours that are in line with the Trust Values Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust Address Sunflower Ward Uttoxeter Road Derby DE22 3NE Employer's website