Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Healthcare Support Worker

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs


Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire, South East England
Permanent
Emergency Medicine Physician
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year

Posted 2 day(s) ago

Reference: 321-CSS-8162977-B3


Job summary

Are you looking to become part of a strong cohesive nursing team working within the Critical Care environment?

We currently have vacancies within our Specialist Intensive Care Unit at the Churchill Hospital (CICU) and Oxford Critical Care (OCC). We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individuals who will enhance our friendly team and assist with the delivery of high quality care to those using our service.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Critical Care team the healthcare support worker must be able to prioritise and contribute to the delivery of high standards of care to patients, families and their carers in a safe and supportive environment under the direction of a registered practitioner. As part of the wider team the healthcare support worker will assist in developing and maintaining services provided to patients and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area/department maintaining the dignity and privacy of all patients and their families and carers and respect their right to confidentiality at all times.

About us

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Details
Date posted

01 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

321-CSS-8162977-B3

Job locations

John Radcliffe Hospital

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a comprehensive overview of the role, including key responsibilities. These documents outline the expectations of the position, the skills and experience needed to perform effectively. Applicants are encouraged to review both documents carefully to ensure a clear understanding of the role and to demonstrate how their knowledge, experience, and attributes align with the stated requirements and selection standards fully.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a comprehensive overview of the role, including key responsibilities. These documents outline the expectations of the position, the skills and experience needed to perform effectively. Applicants are encouraged to review both documents carefully to ensure a clear understanding of the role and to demonstrate how their knowledge, experience, and attributes align with the stated requirements and selection standards fully.

Person Specification
Education
Essential
  • gnificant experience of the NHS and/or health/childcare and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care.
Desirable
  • Evidence of the care certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust
Clinical Practice
Essential
  • Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/childcare and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
  • gnificant experience of the NHS and/or health/childcare and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care.
Desirable
  • Evidence of the care certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust
Clinical Practice
Essential
  • Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/childcare and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care.
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details
Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

John Radcliffe Hospital

Oxford

OX3 9DU

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)