Senior Health Care Assistant
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Loughborough, LE11 5JY
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join our dynamic team at Loughborough, Melton & Coalville , working within our ...
The role of a Senior Health Care Support Worker within a multi- specialty department requires different skill sets to be able to support the various clinics. Skills required for this role include:
Supporting clinicians within their clinics.
Performing observations, height, weight, BMI and ECG's.
Undertaking HCSW led Skin Analytics clinics.
Phlebotomy
Undertaking the decontamination process of Nasendoscopes for ENT clinics.
Supporting Ophthalmology clinics - Performing Visual Acuities, Visual Fields and administration of eye drops.
Compliance with infection prevention policies and procedures.
In addition to the above it is essential that all patients are cared for individually, they may need assistance with personal care, manual handling and emotional support whilst in our department.
Please see Job description for more detailed information regarding main duties and responsibilities of this role.
- Provide support to the Multi Professional team under the direction of an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional within all areas of the outpatients department.
- This role can involve frequent walking and standing for long periods of time. The post holder must also have the physical ability to use manual handling equipment i.e. hoists, trolleys and wheelchairs.
- The post holder will be required to work flexibly and may be called upon to work at one of the other UHL in the Community sites
- The post holder will be required to provide exceptional patient care for all our patients, while working with our trust values and applying them to your work.
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals
- high-quality care for all
- being a great place to work
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate
- we are proud
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http: //www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Must be able to communicate clearly in the English language, using terms that people in your care can understand.
- Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development
- Demonstrates the ability and willingness to undertake a core induction programme and NVQ2 or similar in care or as relevant.
- Satisfactory level of General Education.
- Competent in, or willing to undertake training in Phlebotomy, Visual Fields, Visual Acuities & Skin Analytics, in addition to routine clinical observations and tests.
Desirable
- GCSE in English and mathematics or equivalent
- NVQ qualification
- Literacy level 2 or equivalent
- Numeracy level 2 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Support Worker
- Satisfactory written language skills as evidenced by at least 2 paragraphs of relevant supporting information
- Previous experience of working with people
- A minimum of grammatical, spelling and presentation errors throughout the application form
- Must be IT Literate.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a care environment
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
Communication and Relationship Skills
Essential
- Communicates effectively
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to receive and carry out instructions
- Ability to assist in the learning of others
Desirable
- Desire to progress with a career in Health Care
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Demonstrates an interest in caring and motivation for the HCA role as evidenced by appropriate evidence of prior professional care experience.
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Recognises own limitations
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Shows interest in caring for people
- Demonstrates enthusiasm and motivation
- Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service and user
- Ability to work flexibly, and travel across sites as required
- UK Driving License
How to apply
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First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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