Overview
The opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic healthcare support workers to join the team in Paediatric services. We provide family centered care for both our local CUH population and also as a specialist centre for the region.
You will be assisting the nursing, medical and other allied health professionals to deliver high standards of holistic care to the children and young people that access our services. You will already have experience working with children and young people and be ready to transfer these existing skills. You will need to have good communication skills and organisational skills. You will always be striving to promote and maintain a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment for our patients and their families / carers. Once deemed competent you will be able to work without direct supervision using your experience and knowledge to deliver the highest quality care.
Please note you may be required to undertake a Functional Skills Test as part of your interview assessment. You will need to pass this in order to proceed to a Conditional Offer (applicable if you are not currently working as a HCSW at CUH).
* Work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients. Support and supervision is provided by a Registered practitioner.
* The Healthcare Support Worker carries out a range of patient care tasks and duties to enable the team to provide an effective and efficient service.
* To achieve this, the Health Care Support Worker will: Competently perform the necessary aspects of care for patients.
* Ensure effective delivery of nursing care is provided to patients and that an acceptable standard is maintained.
* Follow all Cambridge University Hospitals NHS foundation trust policies and provide a safe and person-centred environment for the treatment of patients.
* Participate in personal and practice development activities to maintain standards of care.
About Cambridge University Hospitals
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. It provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live.
Benefits and other information
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site facilities and staff supports. Details include on-site leisure facilities, staff cafés, break spaces and initiatives to support good working days. Flexible arrangements may include part-time working, job-share, and flexible start and finish times. This vacancy will close at midnight on 22 February 2026. Interviews will be held on 2 March 2026.
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