Healthcare Support Worker - Emergency Department


Company:	University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Salary:	£25,272 Per annum - Pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Southampton, SO16 6YD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. 

We are looking for passionate and dedicated Healthcare Support Worker's to join our Emergency Care Department. Asamember of our dynamic team, you will be at the forefront of providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients in need of urgent attention. we thereforelookfor candidates with experience of healthcare.

This vacancy does not meet the Home Office threshold for sponsorship and requires candidates to complete a training period. We are unable to accept applications from candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK or where candidates do not have at least 9 monthsremainingon their visa from the start date of the new role.

If you are joining as aband 2 this position is part of a development programme that supports you to grow into a band 3 role, with a pay increase upon successful completion. The programme is designed to help you develop new skills, gain valuable healthcareexperienceand take the next step in your NHS career.If you are already working in a Band 3 HCSW role in the NHS, we will assess your experience and responsibilities against the competenciesrequiredfor this position. Where these competencies are met,we will match your current pay and banding.

Whilst there is no expectationa number ofour HCSW’s go onto complete their Nursing Degree Apprenticeship.

As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will work alongside Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals across a variety of clinical settings, providing high-quality care and support to patients while developing skills and knowledge.

What You'll Be Doing

• Taking patient observations

• Assisting with ECGs and clinical procedures

• Supporting patient assessment and monitoring

• Supporting patients with mobility and transfers

• Assistingwith admissions,transfersand discharges

• Maintaining clinical equipment and stock levels

• Collecting specimens for testing

• Providing reassurance to patients and relatives

• Working collaboratively with nurses,doctorsand the wider healthcare team

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 30% lower than London and 17 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

Here at UHS, we recognise that Healthcare Support Workers from different employment backgrounds can bring a breadth of knowledge and new ideas.

The Emergency Department operates 24/7, so some flexibility will be required to meet service needs. Our department is known for its innovative approach and is increasingly recognised for its clinical academic work in emergency care, enabling us to deliver expert care, education, and support to patients with complex needs during their most critical moments.

• Be able to work a variety of shifts as part of your work roster. You will cover some mornings (shifts could start from 7am ending around 3pm), short days & long days (shifts are generally 8 – 12 hours long and occur between 7am and 8pm), evenings (till around 8pm) and nights(from around 7pm to 7am the next day

• Be available to work any day from Monday to Sunday depending on your shift pattern, including bank holidays

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Are happy to carry out a variety of tasks - including personal hygiene care to patients of all ages and backgrounds

If you’re the kind of person who believes in putting patients first, is always looking to improve and are a team player, then we’d love to hear from you!

Applicants that have applied and been unsuccessful in the last 3 months, do not need to re-apply or submit another application.

This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Sep 2026

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