Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. This role is for Healthcare Assistants to join our Critical Care Department, including General Intensive Care, Surgical High Dependency, Neuro Intensive Care, and Cardiac Intensive Care, based at University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS).
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. 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. Ongoing training and development are provided to help you reach your full potential.
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts and offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. 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. UHS is committed to a flexible working environment and to fostering a diverse, inclusive team where everyone feels valued and empowered.
This advert closes on Monday 30 Mar 2026.
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.
* You’ll care for patients who require intensive monitoring and life support following major surgery, trauma, or serious medical conditions.
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, with involvement in research and education as part of the team.
Development blogs: careers.uhs.nhs.uk/blog/healthcare-support-worker-cardiac-nurse-practitioner-jennys-journey
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