Job summary

St. Bartholomew's Hospital is looking to recruit a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) to work in Cardiac Surgical Ward (Ward 4B). This post is open to both experienced Healthcare Support Workers and individuals who are new to care. If you have completed the care certificate, you will start as a band 3. If you do not have the care certificate, you will be working as a Band 2 and be supported to complete this, as well as have competencies to complete also, in order for the band to be uplifted to a band 3.

Ideal applicants will be compassionate and motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a hospital setting and understand the importance of patient centred care. The role involves undertaking a range of delegated clinical tasks, such as:

• Patient observations (e.g., monitoring vital signs)
• Assisting with personal care and mobility
• Supporting patients' nutritional and hydration needs
• Undertaking a range of delegated duties (e.g. taking blood pressure, recording ECG, MRSA screening)
• Wound dressings
• Strong teamworking and communication skills are essential to ensure the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of our patients.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an integral part of the nursing team actively taking part in meeting the needs of patients and of the service in accordance with agreed standards under direct supervision of the registered nurse. The post holder will continue to develop essential competencies though training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority.

As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass this, will they be invited to a formal interview.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Job summary

Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment? Do you want to work with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past?

This is an excellent opportunity for a healthcare assistant to join our team of diverse, talented healthcare professionals to deliver care that is not only efficient but deeply centred on the patient.

Our healthcare team have a real impact on promoting health and well-being to those in prison and we pride ourselves on using skills and strategies that instil hope for patient's future resettlement back into the community. We directly deliver Mental Health, Physical Health, Pharmacy and Clinical Substance Misuse in an integrated healthcare delivery model to provide effective and responsive care to improve wellbeing and support better outcomes in the future.

Applicants are required to have hospital/primary care experience and be competent at taking blood pressure, ECGs and other observations. Knowledge of wound care is also a requirement for this post.

Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant you will assist in the delivery of high quality nursing care to patients in prison with the support of a registered nurse.

You will be providing physical care to patients according to a written care plan. This will include taking blood pressures, ECG's, other observations and wound care.

You will be actively engaging with patients in the provision of holistic, needs-led care which will consider the physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the individual.

You will be promoting health and well-being through the delivery of health promotion activities and programmes, responding to patients needs and assisting patients to attain optimal physical health.

About us

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:

• We're Kind
• We're Fair
• We Listen
• We Care

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,760 to £29,476 a year PER ANNUM **RECRUITMENT & RETENTION INCENTIVE INCLUDED**

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

277-8055455-ELM-B

Job locations

HMP Elmley

Church Road

Eastchurch, Sheerness

ME12 4DZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Responding to the needs of patients in an honest, non-judgemental, and open manner, which respects the rights of individuals and groups
• Actively engaging with patients in the provision of holistic, needs-led care which considers the physical, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of individuals and groups
• Delivery of health promotion activities and programmes (including patient self-help programmes) in support of a registered healthcare professional
• Assisting patients to attain optimal physical health and assisting with physical procedures in alongside a registered healthcare professional
• Contributing appropriately to risk assessment and individualised care planning.

Clinical

• To work as directed by a registered nurse, providing physical care to patients according to a written care plan. Typical duties include:

-Carrying out ECGs

-Phlebotomy

-Basic wound care

-NEWS2

-Assess patients using NEWS2

-Blood glucose monitoring

-Taking patients weight and other measurements

• Assisting in emergency call outs and instigating emergency procedures when appropriate
• Being second checker on medication rounds
• Ordering and maintaining stock
• Ensuring treatment rooms are clean, tidy and well stocked
• Appropriate escalation to registered healthcare professionals
• Using appropriate templates in SystmOne to document contemporaneously and accurately
• Maintaining patient confidentiality and security
• Adhering to all organisational and prison policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Ensuring good working relationships with patients, carers, relatives, other professionals and prison and healthcare staff
• Developing an understanding of and demonstrating use of clinical supervision to reflect upon and modify practice

Custodial Responsibilities

• Assume personal responsibility for the security of issued keys.
• Understand and comply with prison orders, procedures, and instructions in your area of work.
• Comply with all security requirements.
• Respond to any situation or circumstance that might indicate a threat to security of the establishment or to the safety of an individual, completing Incident, Security, Injury, or other reports as appropriate.
• Report breaches of order and discipline including reporting and recording untoward incidents according to local protocol.
• Contribute to effective risk assessment and management procedures.

Communication

• Routinely communicate effectively with patients and working to overcome barriers to understanding (ie patients with physical or mental health conditions or learning disabilities)
• Develop and maintain inter-disciplinary and inter-agency working with all relevant agencies and organisations as directed.
• Develop and maintain close working partnerships with HMPS, Prison Governors and Heads of Prison Services, Forensic Services, Probation Services, Crown Prosecution Service, Police, and all other non-statutory agencies that are integral to prisoner/patient care and offender management.
• Undertake other duties agreed in conjunction with registered staff, Integrated Primary Healthcare Services.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ:

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Job description Job responsibilities Responding to the needs of patients in an honest, non-judgemental, and open manner, which respects the rights of individuals and groups Actively engaging with patients in the provision of holistic, needs-led care which considers the physical, psychological, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of individuals and groups Delivery of health promotion activities and programmes (including patient self-help programmes) in support of a registered healthcare professional Assisting patients to attain optimal physical health and assisting with physical procedures in alongside a registered healthcare professional Contributing appropriately to risk assessment and individualised care planning. Clinical To work as directed by a registered nurse, providing physical care to patients according to a written care plan. Typical duties include: -Carrying out ECGs -Phlebotomy -Basic wound care -NEWS2 -Assess patients using NEWS2 -Blood glucose monitoring -Taking patients weight and other measurements Assisting in emergency call outs and instigating emergency procedures when appropriate Being second checker on medication rounds Ordering and maintaining stock Ensuring treatment rooms are clean, tidy and well stocked Appropriate escalation to registered healthcare professionals Using appropriate templates in SystmOne to document contemporaneously and accurately Maintaining patient confidentiality and security Adhering to all organisational and prison policies, procedures, and guidelines Ensuring good working relationships with patients, carers, relatives, other professionals and prison and healthcare staff Developing an understanding of and demonstrating use of clinical supervision to reflect upon and modify practice Custodial Responsibilities Assume personal responsibility for the security of issued keys. Understand and comply with prison orders, procedures, and instructions in your area of work. Comply with all security requirements. Respond to any situation or circumstance that might indicate a threat to security of the establishment or to the safety of an individual, completing Incident, Security, Injury, or other reports as appropriate. Report breaches of order and discipline including reporting and recording untoward incidents according to local protocol. Contribute to effective risk assessment and management procedures. Communication Routinely communicate effectively with patients and working to overcome barriers to understanding (ie patients with physical or mental health conditions or learning disabilities) Develop and maintain inter-disciplinary and inter-agency working with all relevant agencies and organisations as directed. Develop and maintain close working partnerships with HMPS, Prison Governors and Heads of Prison Services, Forensic Services, Probation Services, Crown Prosecution Service, Police, and all other non-statutory agencies that are integral to prisoner/patient care and offender management. Undertake other duties agreed in conjunction with registered staff, Integrated Primary Healthcare Services. IMPORTANT INFORMATION, PLEASE READ: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. You will need to provide: Proof of right to work documentation Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID Proof of address documentation Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code. Address History: 5 years address history will be needed. Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously. Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited. In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a clinical setting (hospital, secure, or GP practice)
• Experience and knowledge of providing care i.e., providing patient care, carrying out tests/observations
• Experience of facilitating /planning /supporting groups in a healthcare setting i.e., health improvement/smoking cessation/ activities
• Experience of being able to work within policy frameworks in a regulated patient care setting

Skills

Essential

• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to assess risk and care plan effectively, whilst understanding the needs and rights of people
• To take responsibility for clinical equipment/resources with which you are allocated as well as patient property and valuables

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience Experience Essential Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a clinical setting (hospital, secure, or GP practice) Experience and knowledge of providing care i.e., providing patient care, carrying out tests/observations Experience of facilitating /planning /supporting groups in a healthcare setting i.e., health improvement/smoking cessation/ activities Experience of being able to work within policy frameworks in a regulated patient care setting Skills Essential Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing Ability to assess risk and care plan effectively, whilst understanding the needs and rights of people To take responsibility for clinical equipment/resources with which you are allocated as well as patient property and valuables

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Elmley

Church Road

Eastchurch, Sheerness

ME12 4DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Elmley

Church Road

Eastchurch, Sheerness

ME12 4DZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://oxleas.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you looking for a career as a Healthcare Care Support Worker?

If so we want you to join our committed, dynamic team working on Day of Surgery at the Poole Hospital.

We are an admission and day surgery unit for a wide range of surgical specialities. This will give the successful applicant the chance to learn & develop their skills in a wide range of areas and would provide diversity in their day to day working life.

The successful candidate will be responsible for admitting and preparing patients for theatre ensuring that local policy is adhered to, and caring for patients post-operatively

You would be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team under the supervision of a registered nurse within a patient facing ward. Previous experience of working in a care environment is welcomed but is not essential as comprehensive training & support are provided for all successful candidates.

Applications are invited from individuals with excellent interpersonal skills & a commitment to the provision of high quality & dignified care.

Based at: Poole

Interview Date: 6th October

Main duties of the job

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.

UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

This service is planned to remain at Poole site in Spring 2027.

If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Job summary

To take a supervisory role in supporting the routine provision, delivery and development of genomic services for customers of CSL, and act as senior scientific support for laboratory development of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and the Sanger services. The post holder will supervise and provide line management for scientists within the unit, providing supervision for the day-to-day running of the NGS and Sanger services, while acting as part of the team by being involved in performing the tests being carried out. The post holder will also be expected to train other members of the team.

The post holder will also support the CSL senior leadership team to ensure high standards of safety, quality & training are maintained with CSL. Additional roles will be assigned by the CSL senior leadership team to ensure that the laboratory complies with all relevant legislation, as well as training all unit staff in appropriate related issues. This post has the additional responsibility of supporting the service delivery aspects of the laboratory. This role will ensure the laboratory is aligned with organisational and legal requirements for health and safety. In addition, they will work with the CSL senior leadership team to ensure smooth service delivery daily across all areas of the laboratory.

Line management responsibilities

The post holder may have line responsibility for Healthcare Scientists and Healthcare Scientist Support Worker staff within the unit.

Main duties of the job

• To provide professional leadership for those members of staff for whom s/he is accountable, leading the staff by example and in a manner which will encourage the development of a positive working attitude by each member.
• To follow agreed protocols and policies in accordance with the UKHSA policies and procedures.
• Perform manual and automated laboratory techniques following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• To provide line management for staff within CSL.
• Supervise the daily workflows of NGS & Sanger services on a rotational basis and provide supervision of staff or persons seconded to the Unit.
• To participate in and carry out formal staff appraisal(s) to agreed UKHSA deadlines.
• To provide senior scientific support for the CSL services.
• To quality check and support the issuing of CSL results to service users.
• To provide advice and prepare proposals that contribute to enhancing the effectiveness of the work and achieving unit objectives.
• With the designated Laboratory Caldicott Guardian, Data Protection Officer and Security of Information Officer, to ensure confidentiality and conformity to the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
• To identify new and support existing income generation activities.
• To write, prepare, review and comply with standard documents and draft SOPs as required.
• To support the development of a flexible team by fostering staff training, development and rotation.

This list is not exhaustive.

About us

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.

UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

Please visit our careers site for more information https://gov.uk/ukhsa/careers

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,310 to £52,113 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

919-TM-633004176-EXT

Job locations

Scientific Campus

Colindale

NW9 5EQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Management of Staff

To ensure efficient and effective management of technical, scientific, support workers and clerical staff as appropriate in accordance with UKHSA policies and procedures, including:

• Participating in the CSLs management team meetings.
• Facilitating the induction, education, training and professional development of appropriate staff.
• Ensuring the required deployment, availability and welfare of staff as indicated above.
• Maintain good working relationships with all members of staff and foster teamwork, flexible working and staff development.

Technical Services

• To maintain professional competence and be aware of relevant developments in appropriate technologies.
• To be responsible for maintaining a high standard of work.
• To ensure the provision of an efficient, effective and timely service, ensuring maximum efficiency within allocated resources.
• In consultation with appropriate Units to consider adoption of new and improved technical procedures.
• To ensure accurate and timely provision of laboratory results for release to users.
• To have an expert understanding of NGS and Sanger-based methodologies used in the unit.
• Manage the unit workflow, including documentation.
• Troubleshoot issues related to NGS and Sanger services.

Strategy and Leadership

• To work with other staff to improve working practices.
• To provide effective scientific leadership, particularly with respect to service delivery by supporting the CSL senior leadership team in the daily provision of CSL services.
• Contribute to key unit and directorate plans and strategies.
• To adopt new technology and quality innovations to enhance the effectiveness of the CSL services.

Quality

• Maintain a high standard of work, and appraise and contribute to developing services so that they are safe, effective, and economical and follow best practice
• Work towards ensuring an efficient quality management system
• Contribute to internal and external quality assurance programmes
• Ensure compliance with UKAS and other accreditation and certification standards
• Ensure the continual development and compliance of internal and external audit programmes and corrective actions

Information Technology

• To be competent in the use of the Laboratory Information Technology Systems (LIMS) and use the LIMS to carry out sample tracking throughout the process.
• To support robotic equipment to improve service resilience.
• Manage the development of analytical tools and reporting of CSL results through the provision of scientific advice and timely collaboration with service users and collaborators.
• To use software packages as appropriate for word processing, presentations, and data analysis.
• Manage the introduction of workflow changes to accommodate new tests, efficient working and service improvements.

Safety

• To promote a strong safety culture and in the laboratory to ensure a safe working environment.
• To support health, safety and welfare are afforded priority and to demonstrate commitment to health, safety and welfare of self, staff and visitors.
• Ensure relevant UKHSA health and safety policies and laboratory safety committee recommendations and actions are implemented.
• To notify accidents, near misses, dangerous situations and shortcomings in health and safety via the appropriate management structure.
• To report staff sickness.
• To escalate risks that cannot be controlled to the CSL senior leadership team.

Communication and key working relationships

Internal

• CSL senior leadership team, all staff within the unit and staff from other Specialist Microbiology & Laboratories or UKHSA departments
• UKHSA safety, training or quality leads, as appropriate.
• Bioinformatics team
• Specialist Microbiology & Laboratories Laboratory Managers as users of the service

External

• Collaborators, visitors, external CSL customers and stakeholders.
• CSL partners and suppliers.
• Staff in other diagnostic and research laboratories outside of UKHSA.
• Professional contacts, including UKAS staff.
• Suppliers of Liquid Handling and Sequencing Platforms

Essential criteria

• Educated to a degree (or equivalent level qualification) in a relevant subject, i.e., microbiology, biological science, or molecular biology.
• Maintain CPD portfolio.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in at least one of the specialist areas of the unit.
• Substantive experience in Public Health genetic methods.
• Proven record of supporting WGS and Sanger services, and automation in relevant areas.
• Able to provide/receive highly complex information, negotiate and present to peers/customers/others.
• Ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues, including performance and change.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to respond to sudden, unexpected demands.
• Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options.
• Ability to prioritise work in a timely manner.
• Evidence of using technical experience to assess new and existing technologies and processes to innovate and initiate change in laboratory practice.
• Ability to undertake evaluation of new WGS and Sanger services to allow efficient service delivery.
• Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly.
• Ability to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct the activities of others. Experience in managing and motivating a team and reviewing the performance of individuals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills.

Desirable criteria

• Training and supervising a team.
• Comprehensive experience of project principal techniques and tools.

Selection Process Details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe listed 15 essential criteria,and this will be in the form ofa:

• Application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application)
• 1200 word supporting statement.

This should outline how you consider your skills,experienceandknowledgeprovide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV.

HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 1200 words. We will not consider any words over 1200 words.

Longlisting

In the event ofa large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:

• Meets all essential criteria
• Meets some essential criteria
• Meets no essential criteria

If used, the pile Meets all essential criteria willproceedto shortlisting.

Shortlisting

In the event ofa large number ofapplications wemay conductan initialsift, on the lead criteria of:

• Educated to a degree (or equivalent level qualification) in a relevant subject, i.e., microbiology, biological science, or molecular biology.

Desirable criteria may be used in the event ofa large number ofapplications/largeamountof successful candidates.

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment.

Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2:Interview

You will be invited to a single face to face interview at Colindale, NW9 5EQ.

If face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.

Behaviours, Experience and Technical skillswill be tested at interview.

There will be a 5 minute presentation on the following: Illumina versus ONT sequencing, which is the future?

The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be:

• Seeing the Big Picture (Lead Behaviour)
• Developing Self and Others
• Leadership
• Managing a Quality Service

Interviewsdates are to be confirmed.

Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Location

This role is being offered as lab based at our site in Colindale.Please note hybrid working is not available for this role.

Security Clearance Level Requirement

Successful candidates must pass a basic disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-Terrorist Check.

You will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Eligibility Criteria

External: Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants).

Salary Information

If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.

Job description Job responsibilities Management of Staff To ensure efficient and effective management of technical, scientific, support workers and clerical staff as appropriate in accordance with UKHSA policies and procedures, including: Participating in the CSLs management team meetings. Facilitating the induction, education, training and professional development of appropriate staff. Ensuring the required deployment, availability and welfare of staff as indicated above. Maintain good working relationships with all members of staff and foster teamwork, flexible working and staff development. Technical Services To maintain professional competence and be aware of relevant developments in appropriate technologies. To be responsible for maintaining a high standard of work. To ensure the provision of an efficient, effective and timely service, ensuring maximum efficiency within allocated resources. In consultation with appropriate Units to consider adoption of new and improved technical procedures. To ensure accurate and timely provision of laboratory results for release to users. To have an expert understanding of NGS and Sanger-based methodologies used in the unit. Manage the unit workflow, including documentation. Troubleshoot issues related to NGS and Sanger services. Strategy and Leadership To work with other staff to improve working practices. To provide effective scientific leadership, particularly with respect to service delivery by supporting the CSL senior leadership team in the daily provision of CSL services. Contribute to key unit and directorate plans and strategies. To adopt new technology and quality innovations to enhance the effectiveness of the CSL services. Quality Maintain a high standard of work, and appraise and contribute to developing services so that they are safe, effective, and economical and follow best practice Work towards ensuring an efficient quality management system Contribute to internal and external quality assurance programmes Ensure compliance with UKAS and other accreditation and certification standards Ensure the continual development and compliance of internal and external audit programmes and corrective actions Information Technology To be competent in the use of the Laboratory Information Technology Systems (LIMS) and use the LIMS to carry out sample tracking throughout the process. To support robotic equipment to improve service resilience. Manage the development of analytical tools and reporting of CSL results through the provision of scientific advice and timely collaboration with service users and collaborators. To use software packages as appropriate for word processing, presentations, and data analysis. Manage the introduction of workflow changes to accommodate new tests, efficient working and service improvements. Safety To promote a strong safety culture and in the laboratory to ensure a safe working environment. To support health, safety and welfare are afforded priority and to demonstrate commitment to health, safety and welfare of self, staff and visitors. Ensure relevant UKHSA health and safety policies and laboratory safety committee recommendations and actions are implemented. To notify accidents, near misses, dangerous situations and shortcomings in health and safety via the appropriate management structure. To report staff sickness. To escalate risks that cannot be controlled to the CSL senior leadership team. Communication and key working relationships Internal CSL senior leadership team, all staff within the unit and staff from other Specialist Microbiology & Laboratories or UKHSA departments UKHSA safety, training or quality leads, as appropriate. Bioinformatics team Specialist Microbiology & Laboratories Laboratory Managers as users of the service External Collaborators, visitors, external CSL customers and stakeholders. CSL partners and suppliers. Staff in other diagnostic and research laboratories outside of UKHSA. Professional contacts, including UKAS staff. Suppliers of Liquid Handling and Sequencing Platforms Essential criteria Educated to a degree (or equivalent level qualification) in a relevant subject, i.e., microbiology, biological science, or molecular biology. Maintain CPD portfolio. Extensive knowledge and experience in at least one of the specialist areas of the unit. Substantive experience in Public Health genetic methods. Proven record of supporting WGS and Sanger services, and automation in relevant areas. Able to provide/receive highly complex information, negotiate and present to peers/customers/others. Ability to negotiate on difficult and controversial issues, including performance and change. Problem-solving skills and the ability to respond to sudden, unexpected demands. Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options. Ability to prioritise work in a timely manner. Evidence of using technical experience to assess new and existing technologies and processes to innovate and initiate change in laboratory practice. Ability to undertake evaluation of new WGS and Sanger services to allow efficient service delivery. Demonstrated capability to plan over short, medium and long-term timeframes and adjust plans and resource requirements accordingly. Ability to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct the activities of others. Experience in managing and motivating a team and reviewing the performance of individuals. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills. Desirable criteria Training and supervising a team. Comprehensive experience of project principal techniques and tools. Selection Process Details This vacancy is using Success Profiles and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. Stage 1: Application & Sift You willbe requiredto complete an application form. You will be assessed onthe listed 15 essential criteria,and this will be in the form ofa: Application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 1200 word supporting statement. This should outline how you consider your skills,experienceandknowledgeprovide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please beadvisedyou will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible). Please do not email us your CV. HealthjobsUK has a word limit of 1500, but your supporting statement must be no more than 1200 words. We will not consider any words over 1200 words. Longlisting In the event ofa large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria If used, the pile Meets all essential criteria willproceedto shortlisting. Shortlisting In the event ofa large number ofapplications wemay conductan initialsift, on the lead criteria of: Educated to a degree (or equivalent level qualification) in a relevant subject, i.e., microbiology, biological science, or molecular biology. Desirable criteria may be used in the event ofa large number ofapplications/largeamountof successful candidates. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2:Interview You will be invited to a single face to face interview at Colindale, NW9 5EQ. If face to face interviews are planned, in exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview. Behaviours, Experience and Technical skillswill be tested at interview. There will be a 5 minute presentation on the following: Illumina versus ONT sequencing, which is the future? The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: Seeing the Big Picture (Lead Behaviour) Developing Self and Others Leadership Managing a Quality Service Interviewsdates are to be confirmed. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Location This role is being offered as lab based at our site in Colindale.Please note hybrid working is not available for this role. Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a basic disclosure and barring security check before they can be appointed. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Counter-Terrorist Check. You will be required to have a Counter Terrorism Check security vetting check as a minimum. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) clearance. In exceptional circumstances UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder/Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice. Eligibility Criteria External: Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including internal applicants). Salary Information If you are successful at interview, and are moving from another government department, NHS, or Local Authority, the relevant starting salary principles for level transfers or promotions will apply. Otherwise, roles are offered at the pay scale minimum for the grade, but in exceptional circumstances there may be flexibility if you are able to demonstrate you are already in receipt of an existing, higher salary. Pay increases are through the relevant annual pay award for the role and terms.

Person Specification

Application form and supporting statement

Essential

• Application form and supporting statement

Interview - Behaviours

Essential

• Seeing the big picture
• Developing self and others
• Leadership
• Managing a quality service

Interview - Presentation

Essential

• Presentation

Interview - Technical Skills

Essential

• Technical Skills

Interview - Experience

Essential

• Experience

Person Specification Application form and supporting statement Essential Application form and supporting statement Interview - Behaviours Essential Seeing the big picture Developing self and others Leadership Managing a quality service Interview - Presentation Essential Presentation Interview - Technical Skills Essential Technical Skills Interview - Experience Essential Experience

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Scientific Campus

Colindale

NW9 5EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

UK Health Security Agency

Address

Scientific Campus

Colindale

NW9 5EQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker wanting control and flexibility to work the shifts you want? Whether youre looking for extra shifts to boost your income or a flexible job that fits around your lifestyle, if youre an experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK you can join our staff bank and, after completing a paid two-week induction, youll have access to available shifts at Cefn Carnau in Caerphilly, plus the potential future option to work bank shifts regionally at other Elysium services across the region. There is no minimum number of hours that you need to work, although it is recommended to work as often as you can to ensure your induction knowledge and familiarity with the service is retained. Weekdays, nights and weekend shifts are regularly available, which are easy to view and book through an app. Within a few taps youll have the shifts at Cefn Carnau secured that you want. Whether your nursing experience is from the NHS or private sector, you can join the team as a Bank Healthcare Assistant with an hourly rate that includes a 12.07% uplift to cover annual leave.

Main duties of the job

This role is for a Bank Healthcare Assistant at Elysium Healthcare, offering flexibility over shifts and no mandatory minimum hours. An hourly rate of up to £13.11 with a 12.07% uplift for annual leave is provided. After a two-week paid induction, staff will work at Cefn Carnau in Caerphilly or potentially other Elysium locations. The bank system allows booking shifts through an app. Duties involve supporting people with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives, requiring a compassionate and resilient approach. The standard shift is 12.5 hours available 24/7, and the job includes free meals and parking, mandatory training, and wellbeing support.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an agile care provider employing over 8,000 people across more than 80 services in England and Wales. The company focuses on Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education sectors, offering growth and mobility opportunities for staff. Elysium is part of Ramsay Health Care, which has a presence in 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people. The organisation follows safer recruitment practices and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive recruitment. A DBS check is required for all appointments to safeguard the welfare of service users.

Job summary

Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Worker in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where youre valued, recognised and supported? If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Barnet Lane Clinic in Borehamwood as a Healthcare Worker and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. Youll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork. What you will be doing You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with complex needs conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life. Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene. It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positi

Main duties of the job

The role is for a Healthcare Worker at Elysium Healthcare, located in Borehamwood. It is a temporary position with an hourly rate of £13.11. The responsibilities include joining a supportive team to provide care to individuals with complex needs, contributing to their recovery and helping them lead fulfilled lives. Day-to-day duties include ward rounds, analyzing behaviors, adapting care, updating records, and assisting with personal hygiene. The environment can be challenging, requiring a positive attitude, resilience, and vigilance. Training and career development opportunities are offered in this 37.5-hour per week role with shifts of 12.5 hours, including nights and weekends.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an organisation with over 8,000 employees, providing a unique approach to care delivery. It operates a network of more than 80 services across England and Wales, covering a range of areas including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. This vast network provides ample opportunities for growth and movement within the organisation. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people. The company is committed to safer recruitment practices and is a Disability Confident employer, dedicated to inclusive and accessible recruitment.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.11 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1554004987

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Borehamwood

WD6 3QU

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Worker in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised and supported?

If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Barnet Lane Clinic in Borehamwood as a Healthcare Worker and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

You’ll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork.

What you will be doing

You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with complex needs conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life.

Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.

It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you’ve made someone’s life better.

You’ll be working in a specialist Complex Care and Recovery Service (CCRS), supporting adults with complex needs who benefit from a more tailored, long-term recovery approach beyond standard care settings. A clinical background in treating individuals with autism, complex mental health needs and personality disorder is required.

The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends. 37.5 hours a week.

Where you will be working

Location: Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3QU

Barnet Lane’s Complex Care and Recovery Service (CCRS) is a highly specialised, bespoke inpatient adult service designed to support individuals whose needs exceed the scope of traditional inpatient service models. The service specialises in treating patients who have experienced multiple or prolonged admissions, stalled discharge pathways, or who have been unable to progress within conventional care environments.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Hourly rate of £13.11 (37.5 hours a week)
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free meals and free parking

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Job description Job responsibilities Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Worker in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised and supported? If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Barnet Lane Clinic in Borehamwood as a Healthcare Worker and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. You’ll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork. What you will be doing You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with complex needs conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life. Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene. It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you’ve made someone’s life better. You’ll be working in a specialist Complex Care and Recovery Service (CCRS), supporting adults with complex needs who benefit from a more tailored, long-term recovery approach beyond standard care settings. A clinical background in treating individuals with autism, complex mental health needs and personality disorder is required. The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends. 37.5 hours a week. Where you will be working Location: Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3QU Barnet Lane’s Complex Care and Recovery Service (CCRS) is a highly specialised, bespoke inpatient adult service designed to support individuals whose needs exceed the scope of traditional inpatient service models. The service specialises in treating patients who have experienced multiple or prolonged admissions, stalled discharge pathways, or who have been unable to progress within conventional care environments. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Hourly rate of £13.11 (37.5 hours a week) The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future Free meals and free parking About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A clinical background in treating individuals with autism, complex mental health needs and personality disorder is required.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential A clinical background in treating individuals with autism, complex mental health needs and personality disorder is required.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Borehamwood

WD6 3QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Borehamwood

WD6 3QU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Undertakes, and analyses a range of specialist diagnostic investigations for the assessment of sleep breathing/non-sleep breathing disorders in adults, including pulse oximetry, PAT, capillary and transcutaneous blood gas monitoring. Tests to be undertaken according to current AASM standards or variations within the policies/protocols of the department.

Supports multidisciplinary staff on the use and type of CPAP equipment for acute and elective admissions, and initiating, assessing, and evaluating this therapy as required.

Assess training and instruct junior staff in the techniques used within the department.

To perform studies and measurements and give technical advice and support on research projects carried out within the department or in collaboration with other departments/companies/hospitals.

Main duties of the job

Undertakes a wide range of both simple and highly complex procedures in Sleep and lung function testing

Reporting from simple to complex assessments in Sleep and lung function testing

Teaching of sleep and lung function to students, nurses, and members of the lay public

Scientific research in to sleep and lung function testing

To work and provide supervision in the adult services for lung function and sleep investigations and treatment.

To have a flexible approach to working that matches the clinical needs of the service that will involve shiftwork and working cross-site.

About us

Trust Vision & Values:

The postholder is expected to have a clear understanding of how this post contributes to the achievement of the trust vision of:

A thriving Foundation Trust at the heart of an integrated healthcare system. One that delivers improved patient care at a community, hospital and specialist setting, supported by a unique and nationally recognised programme of research, education and employee engagement.

We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the Trust, being Excellent, Kind, Responsible & Respectful, and behave in a way that reflects these.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects that all staff will share in this commitment. The Trust is clear that all staff have a responsibility to be aware of children and adult safeguarding policies and procedures and that each member of staff, clinical and non-clinical, will attend child or adult safeguarding training that is provided at an appropriate level to suit their role. The Trust has the additional expectation that all staff will be able to identify concerns and know what action to take.

Job summary

A full time opportunity has arisen for you within our Day Ward department for a band 3 healthcare support worker. Our Day Ward is a busy nurse-led unit, admitting, recovering and safely discharging up to 50 patients a day for elective cardiac and thoracic investigations and procedures.

Day Ward is a fast paced ward, with an ever changing workload-working across the Trust to facilitate flow.

If you are searching for a better work-life balance, then day ward might be the place for you. We are open Monday to Friday from 06:45 to 20:00.

Interviews will be held face to face at Royal Papworth Hospital on 15th October 2026

Main duties of the job

As part of your role, you would be:

*Admitting and preparing patients for their procedures

*Performing venepuncture, 12 lead ECGs and other specialist skills.

*Facilitating an enhanced recovery and criteria led discharge

*Working within the discharge lounge to facilitate safe discharge across the hospital

If you are a well organised, team player and able to deal with ever changing priorities then we would love to hear from you. As part of our team, we would expect you to be able to effectively multitask, and ensure all infection control risks were managed effectively. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality patient care which is enhanced through good and clear communication and team working.

If you are searching for an interesting and rewarding role with different challenges whilst working in a friendly team environment, then this could be the role for you. We invest in our team and would ensure you had the opportunities to develop professionally and undertake training to enhance your skills and knowledge.

Whilst you may have experience in a care or hospital setting you may not have completed your Care Certificate, which is essential for this role. If so we would still like you to apply and if offered a post you will be employed initially on a band 2 salary, pay step 1 but on completion of the Care Certificate (generally within 12-16 weeks) you would move to the Band 3 salary, pay step 1

About us

Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is the UK's leading heart and lung hospital, delivering care to more than 50,000 patients a year in its new state-of-the-art hospital in Cambridge. We perform the most heart and/or lung transplants in the UK and carried out the UK's first successful heart transplant in 1979. It also offers emergency heart attack treatment, sleep centre care and is one of just five centres nationally for those in severe respiratory failure.

Based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus the largest centre of medical research and health science in Europe the Trust is at the heart of treatments of the future. Royal Papworth became the first hospital trust in the country to be rated outstanding in all five areas assessed by the Care Quality Commission - a rating it still holds today. The Trust holds its values of compassion, excellence & collaboration at its core, and all colleagues joining the team are expected to uphold these in their day-to-day roles & interactions. Royal Papworth is proud of its diverse workforce and encourages people to embrace their individuality.

The Trust values difference and welcomes all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion & belief, sex and sexual orientation. Providing they meet the minimum post criteria, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview.

For a street view tour: https://royalpapworth.nhs.uk/virtual-tour

Job summary

Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an HCA to contribute to the integrated neurodevelopmental pathway in Oxleas. Working across the Greenwich and Bexley teams the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting diagnostic assessments for ADHD and ASD supporting the ongoing physical monitoring of children and young people on medication.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes Clinical Nurse Specialists, Clinical Psychologists, Consultant Psychiatrists, Community Paediatricians, an Advanced Pharmacist, Clinical Associate Psychologists and an HCA.

We require a motivated individual with a keen interest in improving services for children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions and an ability to adapt quickly to change. The applicant will have good interpersonal skills and an ability to work well as part of a team. They will also have good computer skills and competence in using digital technology.

Hours of work will be predominantly 09.00 - 17.00 with flexibility to work between the hours of 08.00 - 18.00 occasionally to meet the needs of the service.

If you would like to be part of this innovative and friendly team, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

To work as a member of the IND ADHD team, supporting the ongoing management of children and young people with ADHD and ASD.

To support diagnostic assessments for ADHD by administering an objective assessment tool and collating information gained from this with other background information gathered from families, schools and other sources.

To provide the multi-disciplinary team with the information gathered above to support clinical decision making about diagnosis.

To be competent in undertaking physical monitoring of children and young people, such as blood pressure, pulse, height and weight.

To liaise with the multi-disciplinary team and make them aware of any changes to a child or young person's condition.

To carry out all duties within good practice guidelines.

About us

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:

• We're Kind
• We're Fair
• We Listen
• We Care

Job summary

Healthier West Wirral PCN Ltd is seeking an experienced and competent Primary Care Healthcare Assistant to join its established PCN Nursing Team.

The successful candidate will already have strong experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within general practice or a comparable primary care environment and will be able to bring an established range of HCA clinical skills to the role. Phlebotomy will be a significant element of the post, particularly providing planned phlebotomy visits to patients who are housebound or otherwise unable to access practice-based services. The post is intended for an individual who is confident in their existing competencies and able to contribute effectively to service delivery from an early stage.

The working hours of this role can be structured flexibly to meet the needs of the right candidate, meaning this role may be of interest to those who have other work or family commitments.

Main duties of the job

An important element of the role will involve supporting patients with mental health needs to access appropriate physical health monitoring and preventative healthcare. This may include undertaking planned physical health checks and clinical observations within patients' homes or clinic settings to help reduce barriers to accessing routine physical healthcare.

Working under the leadership of the PCN Nurse Lead and alongside experienced registered nurses, the Healthcare Assistant will undertake delegated clinical activity within their competence and agreed scope of practice.

While significant previous experience is required, the role also offers an opportunity for an experienced HCA to develop beyond a traditional practice-based HCA role. Through structured support, exposure to wider PCN and MDT working, the postholder will have opportunities to broaden their professional view, develop confidence in community working and progressively work with greater autonomy within appropriate professional and organisational boundaries.

A key purpose of the role is to enable registered nurses within the PCN Nursing Team to work at the top of their professional competence by appropriately delegating activity, both clinical and none clinical that can be undertaken by an experienced HCA.

About us

Healthier West Wirral Primary Care Network is an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation serving over 70,000 patients across five GP practices on the west side of the Wirral Peninsula.

We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care by developing innovative services that meet the changing needs of our local population. Our focus is on providing proactive, integrated care closer to home, improving patient outcomes while supporting the sustainability of primary care.

Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, nurses, clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, physician associates, care coordinators and social prescribers, all working collaboratively to deliver seamless care across our communities.

As the NHS continues its shift towards neighbourhood healthcare, we are proud to be developing new models of care and creating opportunities for clinicians to shape services, develop specialist interests and make a real difference. If you're looking for a role where you can innovate, collaborate and influence the future of primary care, we'd love to hear from you.

Job summary

Axess sexual health is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic service. We are seeking someone with a genuine interest insexual healthwho is committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive and patient-centred care. The role includes working across a range of community clinic locations, so flexibility and a willingness to travel are essential.

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you will support nurses, doctors and fellow HCAs in providing safe, confidential care. You will help ensure the smooth running of walk-in and appointment-based clinics, assist with clinical tasks, and maintain excellent infection-control standards. You will also support patients with reassurance, information and signposting, helping them feel respected and well cared for.

We are looking for someone with a positive, proactive attitude who is confident in fast-paced clinical environments. Strong communication skills, a non-judgemental approach and a commitment to learning are essential. This role offers the chance to develop your skills, gain experience across a wide range of sexual health pathways and make a meaningful difference to the communities we serve.

axess sexual health provides a supportive and inclusive workplace where teamwork, development and high standards of care are valued. If you are passionate about sexual health and eager to grow within a service that makes a real impact.

Main duties of the job

According to service policy,

1,Undertake pregnancy testing & venepuncture and any other procedure, which falls within your knowledge and competencies under the guidance and supervision of clinical staff.2. Manage fast-track clinics using electronic patient records ensuring all episodes areentered and coded safely and efficiently.3. Ensure all samples/specimens are recorded & transported in a timely andappropriate manner, according to service policy. Report any discrepancies to anappropriate team member4. To maintain stock (clinical supplies) levels, identifying and reporting anydiscrepancies or cost savings to service manager.5. Ensure a clean & tidy environment within the clinical area and maintainhousekeeping throughout.6 Support clinical delivery alongside dedicated sexual health clinical practitioners.7. Provide sexual health advice which supports the care, emotional well-being andeducation of patients

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Details

Date posted

22 September 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

Part-time

Reference number

287-RMED-252-26-A

Job locations

Axess sexual health

Linda McCartney centre, Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

1, undertake pregnancy testing & venepuncture and anyother procedure, which falls within your knowledge and competencies under theguidance and supervision of clinical staff.2. Manage fast-track clinics using electronic patient records ensuring all episodes areentered and coded safely and efficiently.3. Ensure all samples/specimens are recorded & transported in a timely andappropriate manner, according to service policy. Report any discrepancies to anappropriate team member4. To maintain stock (clinical supplies) levels, identifying and reporting anydiscrepancies or cost savings to service manager.5. Ensure a clean & tidy environment within the clinical area and maintainhousekeeping throughout.6 Support clinical delivery alongside dedicated sexual health clinical practitioners.Provide sexual health advice which supports the care, emotional well-being andeducation of patients

• To provide and maintain an efficient and safe environment for clients and staff,reporting any potential safety issues to an appropriate team member and makingsuggestions for service improvement, according to Trust and service policies andprocedures2. To maintain high standards of infection control procedures according to Trust andservice policies3. To maintain client confidentiality at all times according to Trust and service policies4. To act as a chaperone taking into account cultural and religious beliefs, as directedby clinical staff, whilst promoting a positive image of the service5. Prioritise own workload and organise own work on a daily basis to ensure thesmooth running of the service6. Identify, report (and contribute to recording) to appropriate team member any ChildProtection and Vulnerable adult issues observed during duties, according tolegislation & Trust policy7. Prepare equipment and clinical environment, and assist at clinical procedures asappropriate8. To report sickness, absence and any accident/incident to the clinical manager orher/his deputy9. To work within the community clinical settings

Job description Job responsibilities 1, undertake pregnancy testing & venepuncture and anyother procedure, which falls within your knowledge and competencies under theguidance and supervision of clinical staff.2. Manage fast-track clinics using electronic patient records ensuring all episodes areentered and coded safely and efficiently.3. Ensure all samples/specimens are recorded & transported in a timely andappropriate manner, according to service policy. Report any discrepancies to anappropriate team member4. To maintain stock (clinical supplies) levels, identifying and reporting anydiscrepancies or cost savings to service manager.5. Ensure a clean & tidy environment within the clinical area and maintainhousekeeping throughout.6 Support clinical delivery alongside dedicated sexual health clinical practitioners.Provide sexual health advice which supports the care, emotional well-being andeducation of patients To provide and maintain an efficient and safe environment for clients and staff,reporting any potential safety issues to an appropriate team member and makingsuggestions for service improvement, according to Trust and service policies andprocedures2. To maintain high standards of infection control procedures according to Trust andservice policies3. To maintain client confidentiality at all times according to Trust and service policies4. To act as a chaperone taking into account cultural and religious beliefs, as directedby clinical staff, whilst promoting a positive image of the service5. Prioritise own workload and organise own work on a daily basis to ensure thesmooth running of the service6. Identify, report (and contribute to recording) to appropriate team member any ChildProtection and Vulnerable adult issues observed during duties, according tolegislation & Trust policy7. Prepare equipment and clinical environment, and assist at clinical procedures asappropriate8. To report sickness, absence and any accident/incident to the clinical manager orher/his deputy9. To work within the community clinical settings

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• NVQ2 (healthcare)
• Care Certificate or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Evidence of working at or ability to achieve NVQ 3 Level

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience working at Band 2 within a healthcare setting
• Previous experience of working with the public and/ or young people

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in other areas of sexual health or related services

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• General understanding of sexual health
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate well with vulnerable people from varying backgrounds and abilities and liaise with the multi-disciplinary teams.
• Evidence of ability to relate to the needs of young people
• Ability to work flexibly within a changing/evolving organisation
• Ability to work unsupervised, under own initiative and to self-motivate
• Willingness to undertake expanded roles including venepuncture, basic sample collection, point of care testing (e.g. pregnancy testing) microscopy and other tasks necessary to development of role following appropriate training
• Knowledge of Child Protection / Vulnerable adult issues

Desirable

• Understanding of confidentiality

Other

Essential

• To travel between sites (internal & external)
• IT skills (e-mail, Outlook, Microsoft Word)
• Ability to work flexibly to in accordance with service needs and specific role

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to GCSE level or equivalent NVQ2 (healthcare) Care Certificate or equivalent experience Desirable Evidence of working at or ability to achieve NVQ 3 Level Experience Essential Demonstrable experience working at Band 2 within a healthcare setting Previous experience of working with the public and/ or young people Desirable Previous experience of working in other areas of sexual health or related services Knowledge and Skills Essential General understanding of sexual health Good Interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal Ability to communicate well with vulnerable people from varying backgrounds and abilities and liaise with the multi-disciplinary teams. Evidence of ability to relate to the needs of young people Ability to work flexibly within a changing/evolving organisation Ability to work unsupervised, under own initiative and to self-motivate Willingness to undertake expanded roles including venepuncture, basic sample collection, point of care testing (e.g. pregnancy testing) microscopy and other tasks necessary to development of role following appropriate training Knowledge of Child Protection / Vulnerable adult issues Desirable Understanding of confidentiality Other Essential To travel between sites (internal & external) IT skills (e-mail, Outlook, Microsoft Word) Ability to work flexibly to in accordance with service needs and specific role

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Axess sexual health

Linda McCartney centre, Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Axess sexual health

Linda McCartney centre, Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8XP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a second healthcare assistant to join our expanding county-wide service in Cornwall. The role would sit within a supportive and innovative team, delivering care in community clinic settings across the county.

The post holder will carry out physical monitoring for children & young people with eating disorders, who are under the care of CYPEDS. Regularly working without direct supervision involving direct care to patients and carers to support the registered clinicians, and with the support of consultant paediatricians as needed.

A clear escalation process is in place to provide safety and containment for the staff member, should patients need escalating to a clinician for additional support, or a hospital admission need arranging.

The healthcare assistant would receive regular supervision and training.

Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day at Carew House, Bodmin 5th October 2026. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed.

Main duties of the job

Physical monitoring of children & young people with eating disorders in line with MEED guidelines.

To collaborate in the delivery of healthcare with patients and with members of the team

To meet the needs of the patient through collaborative working.

This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live her. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job summary

Assist in the assessment planning implementation and evaluation of nursing care under the guidance of the qualified nurse, and to have a working knowledge of local and national policies and legislation which govern current service provision. To assist in the development and provision of social/therapeutic activities for service users, and the promotion of effective therapeutic relationships, which meet and address the issues of spirituality, equality diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation. The post holder will ensure effective communication pathways exist, acting as a role model to junior staff and within their sphere of responsibility, and in a manner, which positively reflects the values of the organisation.

Main duties of the job

To assist qualified nurses in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the evidence based care required, including health promotion for a named service user/group.

To assist qualified nurses in the setting of quality standards, including the monitoring and reviewing in line with current clinical guidance practice and policy.

Responsible for reporting and recording any changes in the service users mental/physical/emotional/ state in the care plan, and to the qualified nurse/nurse in charge.

Working to the direction of the qualified nurse to ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented.

Support the qualified nurse in engaging service user's and carer's involvement with the service.

To assist qualified nurses in the establishment of therapeutic relationships with service users, and the implementation of evidence based therapeutic interventions with appropriate boundaries.

To take a lead role in the development and provision of social/therapeutic activities for service user's.

To escort service users as required under the guidance and supervision of the qualified nurse.

Assist service users in meeting their Activities of Daily living.

Perform delegated clinical/non clinical duties without the need for direct supervision.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Job summary

Healthcare Assistant - Ward 35Band 237.5 Hours per week

Ward 35 is a 23-bedded Care of the Elderly ward caring for patients aged 65 years and over, including those living with dementia, delirium and Parkinson's disease.

We are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Band 2 Health Care Assistants who are eager to learn, demonstrate a kind and caring approach towards patients, families and colleagues, and who will contribute positively as valued members of our team.

This Trust is an exciting and rewarding place to work. Successful applicants will receive comprehensive support when joining the team, including a full induction and training programme. You will also be allocated a mentor who will guide and support you throughout your learning and development journey.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within a Healthcare or Social Care setting.
• A caring, compassionate and patient-centred approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A willingness to learn and develop within the role.
• Values that align with those of the Trust: Caring, Fair and Innovative.

Important Information

• Only candidates who submit a fully completed application form demonstrating how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.

This vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 2 Health Care Assistant on Ward 35, you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to older adults with a range of physical, cognitive and complex health needs, including dementia, delirium and Parkinson's disease.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting patients with personal care needs, including washing, dressing, toileting and maintaining dignity at all times.
• Supporting patients with eating and drinking, encouraging independence where possible and monitoring nutritional intake.
• Assisting with the safe mobilisation and transfer of patients using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Supporting patients who may be confused, distressed or living with dementia by providing reassurance, effective communication and compassionate care.
• Assisting with pressure area care and supporting measures to prevent falls and maintain patient safety.
• Working in partnership with patients, families and carers, treating everyone with kindness, respect and dignity.
• Accurately documenting care provided and communicating effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Adhering to Trust policies, infection prevention and control standards, safeguarding procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Participating in training, supervision and development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Details

Date posted

22 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

287-AMED-258-26-A

Job locations

Aintree University Hospital

Long Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Job description Job responsibilities For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ Level 2

Experience

Essential

• Suitable work/life experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in a caring role

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic computer skills

Skills

Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken word

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ Level 2 Experience Essential Suitable work/life experience Desirable Previous experience in a caring role Knowledge Essential Basic computer skills Skills Essential Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken word

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).

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Long Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree University Hospital

Long Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have full time role and part time vacancy for Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our team on Ward 31 at Aintree Hospital.

We are looking for experienced HCA's with an NVQ Level 3 or extensive experience to join our nursing team.

Under the supervision of a registered nurse assisting the Ward/Department team in providing the highest possible standard of care for patients and their families/carer.The post holder will undertake a range of tasks and duties as delegated by aregistered nurse.

**Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received**

Main duties of the job

• Participates in all aspects of patient care with particular attention to personal hygiene and grooming.
• Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.
• Support of patients in managing incontinence and promotion of continence.
• The recording of a patient's fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts.
• Preparation and serving of patient's meals, drinks and snacks.
• Assisting / feeding patients as necessary.
• The recording of patient's dietary intake when indicated in the patient's plan of care.
• Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances.
• Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patient's plan of care.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.

Job summary

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Band 2 health care assistant to join the team on Ward 7 reablement hub Broadgreen Hospital. This is a full time post rotational days and nights, previous experience is desirable.

Applicants advised to read the job description fully and to provide a comprehensive personal statement.

Main duties of the job

This is a fantastic opportunity for a band 2 health care assistant to join the team on Ward 7 in Broadgreen Hospital site. This is a full time post rotational days and nights, previous experience is desirable.

Applicants advised to read the job description fully and to provide a comprehensive personal statement.

To hear about the exciting work we do from our dedicated Trust employees and departments, for a future you could be a part of, please visit our Trust Facebook page by searching Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.Click the Like button on the page to keep up to date with current vacancies and Trust news.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

Follow us on Social Media:

Facebook - Liverpool University Hospitals Careers

Instagram - @LUHFTcareers

Twitter - @LUHFTcareers

Job summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team. You will need to demonstrate experience working in healthcare environment dealing with patients.

You will be working with a dedicated team of Senior Radiographers/Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners, HCA's, and administrative staff.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to work 40 hours per week. The successful applicant will need experience working in clinical settings or the healthcare environment.

Please note that we will be interviewing throughout the duration of this advert. Therefore if you are interested in this role an early application is advised as we may close the advert prior to the advertised date.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be supporting Radiographers during patients scans. It will also involve assisting patients and chaperoning when necessary. There may also be an aspect of administration as a key element of the role is to make telephone bookings for patients attending our services.

To be successful in this role you must have good communication skills both written and verbal, together with good IT and administration skills. A flexible, organized and enthusiastic attitude is essential.

Role responsibilities include:

Assisting in patient preparation

Chaperoning

Cannulation

Positioning of patients on the scanner

Clinical stock management

Clinical audits

Processing of patients via our E-Systems

About us

Alliance Medical are Europe's leading independent provider of imaging services.

We combine service excellence and innovative imaging technologies to improve patient care and support NHS and independent organisations with their ongoing imaging requirements. Our approach has delivered consistent company growth for more than 30 years.

Job summary

We have brand new opportunities for Healthcare Assistants to join our mobile team at multiple sites nationwide.

We are ideally seeking individuals with prior experience in a healthcare environment however this is not essential as full training will be provided.

You will be required to meet and greet patients and assist the Radiographers in preparing patients for their diagnostic scan as well as administrative duties for patient bookings so IT proficiency is essential.

You will also be required to IV cannulate patients as part of the role. Rest assured, should you not have any prior experience in IV cannlation, we will provide full training.

We are ideally looking for candidates who have been immunised against Hepatitis B, however if you have not being immunised please note that you must be willing to undertake an immunisation course.

To be successful in this role you must have good communication skills both written and verbal, together with good IT and administration skills and a flexible and enthusiastic attitude.

As this is a mobile role, there will be an extensive amount of travel required. We will provide you with a company vehicle, but a full driving license for use within the UK is essential. The hours of work are 36 per week, Monday to Sunday.

Main duties of the job

In this role you will be supporting Radiographers during patients scans. It will also involve assisting patients and chaperoning when necessary. There may also be an aspect of administration as a key element of the role is to make telephone bookings for patients attending our services.