Overview
Are you passionate about exceptional healthcare and would you like to make a difference in your local community? The new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Ely presents an exciting opportunity for the role of Healthcare Support Workers.
The aim of the new CDC is to make it easier for people to access diagnostic services such as CT, X-Ray, MRI, Ultrasound, Echo and Respiratory outside of acute hospital facilities. This approach will help alleviate the pressure on hospitals, offer quicker access to tests, and enhance convenience for patients.
We encourage professional development opportunities to grow within the scope of practice and upskill yourself with support from the wider team.
This is a full time position with 37.5 flexible working hours per week to support a service that will eventually run 7 days a week with extended hours from 7am to 8pm. You will be required to attend training at Addenbrooke5;s Hospital in Cambridge as part of your role.
Rank and progression
You will be recruited at Band 2 if you have not yet completed CUH HCSW induction which includes completion of the Care Certificate and Competencies. Once completed you will move up to Band 3. If you are currently working in a support worker role and have therefore completed these, you will be recruited as Band 3.
Responsibilities
* You will work as part of a team providing a high quality of service to patients, colleagues and the public.
* Under the direction of the registered practitioner in charge, ensure a smooth workflow by organising patients and liaising with the multi-disciplinary team.
* Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures including the completion of pre-procedural assessments/checklists and clinical observations.
* Ensure medical devices are ready for use including safety checks.
* Actively monitor and report any change in patient condition or any problem or hazard within the department to the registered practitioner in charge.
* You will have to achieve competency in venepuncture, cannulation, Fibroscans, Fitting 24 hour ECGs, etc.
Role and duties
As Healthcare Support Worker, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, assisting with patient care and performing dedicated specialised tasks including venepuncture and intravenous cannulation after appropriate training. You will also provide support with administrative tasks and act as a chaperone when required. You will serve as a champion for patient safety and act as an ambassador for NHS values ensuring excellent healthcare and customer service. The role is physically challenging where you would be expected to bend and to be on your feet for long periods of time.
Recruitment process
The process for functional skills has now changed and is conducted as a second interview on TRAC following any applicant that is successful at their initial interview. This is organised by recruitment and you must achieve a pass rate of at least 50% to receive a conditional offer. This process applies to anyone that is not currently working as a Support Worker at CUH.
About Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke2s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It5;s a great place to nurse, work and live. You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practice your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
* Our values and reputation for outstanding care
* Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
* Career and development opportunities
* Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
* Research experience and opportunities
* Lovely location and quality of life
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. If you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full-time permanent contract unless you have: applied for a Graduate visa; or completed your course and applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date; or the Trust has agreed to sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 14 September 2025. Interviews are due to be held on 26 September 2025.
Benefits
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. We provide reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from the Cambridge University Hospital site, free Park and Ride between Babraham Road and Trumpington, free travel to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals, and subsidised on-site parking for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 at a reduced cost. We also support flexible working arrangements where possible to promote a good work-life balance. If you would like to discuss required hours, please contact the recruiter; alternative hours may be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
This advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025.
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