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Healthcare Support Worker (Hospital of St Cross & UHCW)

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Coventry, CV2 2DXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£25,272

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

3 November 2026

12 days left

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker (HSCW) Hospital of St Cross & University Hospital Coventry Supporting the Registered Nursing staff in the delivery of person...

Do you want to become part of a team who make a difference on a daily basis, providing high quality patient centred care?

We are looking to recruit passionate and enthusiastic people who either hold a health and social care qualification BTEC level 2 or above or have experience in a person-centred & public facing role to become a healthcare support worker at Hospital of St Cross & University Hospital Coventry.

If you have excellent communication skills, have a caring and compassionate nature, have the desire to help others and the drive to develop a rewarding career you will be proud of, then we want to hear from you.

If successful you will become a valued colleague at UHCW with your development needs supported by a robust week-long induction, mandatory enrolment on the "Time to Care programme" & Care Certificate Qualification.

For more Information on the role of a HCSW- please see the attached document

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Qualifications

Essential: - oLevel 2 BTEC Diploma and/or oequivalent qualification in a healthcare related subject. and/or oequivalent level of experience.

Experience

Essential: - oCare experience and/or oexperience in a customer facing role.

Knowledge

Desirable: - oAn understanding of current issues relating to the NHS.

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good observation skills and recognition of the importance of reporting any changes.
  • Capable of dealing with sensitive and distressing situations.
  • Capable of meeting the Physical and emotional demands of the role which include standing and walking for the majority of the shifts (please refer oto Main Duties in the job description above).
  • Able to use own initiative.
  • Basic IT skills.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

  • Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. For posts with managerial responsibility only
  • Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

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First seen

21 October 2026

Last checked

21 October 2026

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About the employer

UHC
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

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