Healthcare Support Worker - Emergency Department
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Healthcare Support Worker - Emergency Department
This role is diverse and will involve essential emergency skills such as applying plaster casts, venepuncture, and cannulation. You will be responsible for patient assessments and meeting care needs, while also contributing to improved nursing quality, including initiatives related to dementia and mental health.
Main area: Emergency Medicine
Grade: Band 2
Hours: Full time, Part time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 188-HCSW010426
Site: Southampton General Hospital
Town: Southampton
Salary: £25,272
Closing: 15/05/2026
Here at UHS, we recognise that Healthcare Support Workers from different employment backgrounds can bring a breadth of knowledge and new ideas.
What You Will Do
This role is diverse and will involve essential emergency skills such as applying plaster casts, venepuncture, and cannulation. You will be responsible for patient assessments and meeting care needs, while also contributing to improved nursing quality, including initiatives related to dementia and mental health.
What We're Looking For
We seek a caring and compassionate healthcare assistant who thrives in a busy and rewarding environment. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to delivering high-quality care to all patients in the emergency department are essential.
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 recognized 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.
*Applicants that have applied and been unsuccessful in the last 3 months, do not need to re-apply or submit another application.*