Healthcare Support Worker (Sponsorship Available) at Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Job Summary

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for a motivated and forward-thinking Clinical Support Worker to join the Dermatology Team based at Castle Hill Hospital (CHH).

The successful candidate should have a keen interest in providing holistic care for patients living with skin diseases.

Applicants should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a team and be willing to undertake further training.

Experience in dermatology is desirable but not essential, as in-house training will be provided.

The role involves varied duties and direct clinical patient contact within a busy dermatology department.

Job Details

• Employer: Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

• Job Title: Healthcare Support Worker

• Location: Hull, United Kingdom

• Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year

• Job Type: Full-time

• Department: Dermatology

• Hospital: Castle Hill Hospital (CHH)

• Working Days: Predominantly Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend working

• Closing Date: 29 October 2026

About the Role

The Dermatology Department at Castle Hill Hospital is a busy clinical environment rather than a traditional outpatient clinic.

Consultants, specialty doctors and clinical nurse specialists work together to deliver direct patient care.

The department also holds combined clinics with plastic surgeons to improve and enhance the patient experience, performing minor surgery for diagnostic and skin cancer purposes.

Other services provided within the department include:

• Nurse-led phototherapy unit.

• Photodynamic therapy.

• Patch testing.

• Day case clinic.

• Phlebotomy clinic.

• Leg ulcer clinics.

Skin assessments, topical treatments and leg dressings form a major part of the department’s workload.

The successful applicant will provide support across these clinical areas.

Main Duties of the Job

The Healthcare Support Worker will support the Dermatology Team in delivering direct patient care.

The role involves:

• Supporting patients living with skin diseases.

• Assisting with skin assessments.

• Supporting topical treatments.

• Assisting with leg dressings.

• Providing support during dermatology clinics.

• Supporting clinical activities across phototherapy, photodynamic therapy, patch testing, day case, phlebotomy and leg ulcer clinics.

• Working alongside consultants, specialty doctors and clinical nurse specialists.

• Supporting the department’s combined clinics with plastic surgeons.

• Communicating effectively with patients and colleagues.

• Working collaboratively within a team environment.

The duties are varied and involve direct clinical patient contact, requiring excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Working Hours

Working hours will be predominantly Monday to Friday.

Occasional weekend working will be required to meet the needs of the service.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential Requirements

– NVQ Level 3 in Care, or NVQ Level 2 with equivalent experience.

Desirable Requirements

– Care Certificate.

Knowledge, Training and Experience

Essential Requirements

– Previous experience in a care setting, ward or department.

Experience in dermatology is desirable but not essential, as in-house training will be provided.

Applicants must be willing to undertake further training.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential Requirements

• Ability to work as a team member.

• Good verbal and written skills.

• Good communication skills.

• Ability to adapt to different situations.

• Ability to work with the public.

• IT skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Evidence of personal or professional development.

• Clinical skills.

Personal Attributes

Essential Requirements

• Good listening skills.

• Good timekeeping.

• Approachable.

• Motivated.

• Flexible.

• Reliable.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Caring and empathetic.

• Able to work under pressure.

Other Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrate a caring manner.

• Ability to care for both the physical and emotional needs of others.

About Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is part of the Humber Health Partnership, one of the largest acute and community partnership arrangements in the NHS.

The Partnership sees well over one million patients every year and manages a budget exceeding £1.3 billion.

It comprises two NHS Trusts:

• Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG).

• Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH).

The Partnership is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people it serves.

Together, the two Trusts employ nearly 20,000 staff.

The Partnership operates across five main hospital sites:

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

• Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital.

• Scunthorpe General Hospital.

• Goole and District Hospital.

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

• Hull Royal Infirmary.

• Castle Hill Hospital.

As teaching hospitals working with Hull York Medical School, both Trusts lead and contribute to research in several areas, including:

• Biomedical research.

• Primary care.

• Palliative medicine.

• Cardiovascular and respiratory medicine.

• Vascular surgery.

• Cancer surgery and oncology.

The Humber Health Partnership believes that developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce supports excellent patient care and a positive future for employees, the Partnership and the community.

Job Description and Supporting Documents

For further details about this vacancy, applicants should refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust welcomes applications from candidates who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship to work in the UK.

These applications will be considered alongside all other applications in line with the Trust’s commitment to equality and inclusion.

Applicants can determine their potential eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship by reviewing the Skilled Worker Visa criteria set out by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) on the GOV.UK website.

For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

As such, a disclosure application must be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), formerly known as CRB, to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Criminal Record Checks for Overseas Applicants

From 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have been required to present a criminal record certificate from each country where 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.

Further guidance is available under Criminal Records Checks for Overseas Applicants.

Additional Recruitment Information

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event of high levels of interest.

Early applications are therefore encouraged.

How to Apply

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