Job Summary
The Senior Healthcare Support Worker will assist the Registered Nurse in the delivery of safe, high quality clinical care to patients at all times. Will work under direct and indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse and will be provided with appropriate training for the clinical setting in which they are working. Once trained and deemed competent, the post holder will undertake clinical tasks and duties within the scope of this job description. The post holder will work collaboratively within the clinical area to meet the needs of patients and their families, following Group policies and procedures.
Main Duties
* To maintain the highest possible standards of compassionate and professional patient‑centered care with particular attention to privacy and dignity.
* Assist patients with personal care, hygiene and sanitary needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.
* Assist in meeting patients' nutritional needs, including non‑oral nutritional and fluid intake. Ensure that patients who require assistance at mealtimes have an appropriately coloured tray to identify they need help and are assisted with eating and drinking.
* Where identified in the plan of care, ensure that food and fluid intake and output are accurately documented on appropriate patient charts.
* Assist in skin and pressure area care to prevent pressure ulcers, and under the supervision of registered nurses, help patients move positions to prevent discomfort and/or pressure ulcers.
* Assist patients with safe mobilisation according to their plan of care and seek help from other members of the multidisciplinary team when appropriate.
* Utilise appropriate moving and handling equipment to reduce the risk of injury to the patient and to the support worker.
* Assist in supporting rehabilitation and therapeutic activities for patients as appropriate.
* Assist registered nursing staff in taking and recording vital signs as per the patient's plan of care.
* Communicate any changes in the patient's condition to the nurse / midwife in charge.
About Us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion. It is made up of two Trusts – Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH). The partnership employs nearly 20,000 staff and operates five main hospital sites: Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital; Scunthorpe General Hospital; Goole and District Hospital (NLAG); Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital (HUTH). As teaching hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we lead and contribute to research in many areas including biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
Details
Posted: 03 December 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
Reference number: 208-60CCAD-25-1
Job location: Scunthorpe General Hospital, Scunthorpe, DN15 7BH
Person Specification
Essential
* Basic literacy and numeracy skills
* NVQ/QCF Level 2 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support or commitment to undertake and successfully complete training within an agreed timeframe
* Level 2 in English and Mathematics or equivalent
* Understanding of the needs of patients in a care setting
* Sound understanding of the need for confidentiality
Desirable
* IT skills
* Recent study or equivalent relevant qualification
* 2 years experience of working in a care setting or transferable skills, demonstrable keenness and passion for the role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Details
Employer: Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Scunthorpe General Hospital, Scunthorpe, DN15 7BH
Website: https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. To learn more about the Trust and the benefits on offer to employees, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and expect the same from all staff and volunteers. All new employees will be instructed to pay for the cost of their DBS check if required for the role.
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