About this role
Job summary
Are you passionate about exceptional healthcare and would you like to make a difference in your local community? The new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) at Ely presents an exciting opportunity for the role of Healthcare Support Workers.
The aim of the new CDC is to make it easier for people to access diagnostic services such as CT, X-Ray, MRI, Ultrasound, Echo and Respiratory outside of acute hospital facilities. This approach will help alleviate the pressure on hospitals, offer quicker access to tests, and enhance convenience for patients.
This is a full time position with shift work, 37.5 flexible working hours per week in order to support a service that operates 7 days a week with extended hours 7am-8pm. Please kindly note you will be required to attend training at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge as part of your role and you may be required to provide cover at our CDC in Wisbech.
You will be recruited at Band 2 if you have not yet completed CUH HCSW induction which includes completion of the Care Certificate and Competencies. Once completed you will move up to Band 3. If you are currently working in a support worker role and have therefore completed these, you will be recruited as Band 3
Please note you will be required to undertake a Functional Skills Test as part of your interview assessment. You will need to pass this in order to proceed to a Conditional Offer. This is applicable if you are not currently working as a Support worker at CUH.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of a team providing a high quality of service to patients, colleagues and the public. Under the direction of the registered practitioner in charge, ensure a smooth workflow by organising patients and liaising with the multi-disciplinary team. Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures including the completion of pre-procedural assessments/checklists and clinical observations. Ensure medical devices are ready for use including safety checks. Actively monitor and report any change in patient condition or any problem or hazard within the department to the registered practitioner in charge. As Healthcare Support Worker, you will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, assisting with patient care and performing dedicated specialised tasks including venepuncture and intravenous cannulation after appropriate training. You will also provide support with administrative tasks and act as a chaperone when required. You will serve as a champion for patient safety and act as an ambassador for NHS values ensuring excellent healthcare and customer service. The role is physically challenging where you would be expected to bend and to be on your feet for long periods of time.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of life
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
In order to start in this role as a Band 3 there is a requirement that the National Care certificate (NCC) has been completed alongside a practical/ in -person competency booklet. Successful candidates that are unable to evidence completion of these requirements will start in the role at a Band 2 and therefore will not be eligible for sponsorship. Successful candidates that are able to provide this evidence may be permitted to commence at a Band 3. Starting salary and eligibility for sponsorship, if requested, will be considered at conditional offer.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
Please note this vacancy will close 11th August 2026
Interviews are due to be held face to face
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Literacy and Numeracy (level 2) or equivalent e.g. Maths/English GCSE grade C or above/willing to work towards and achieve within 6 months of commencing the Band 3 role
Desirable
Diploma Level 2/3 in Care/Health or other relevant qualification
Experience Essential
Proven clinical practice within an acute setting as a band 2 HCSW
Knowledge Essential
Understands the importance of the 6Cs and the NHS Constitution Understands clinical risks regarding Infection Control Recognise the extent and limitations of own and others competence Use own initiative, recognising when to escalate concerns to a senior member of staff Understands the importance of consistently providing individualised care based on current research and evidence Demonstrate awareness of the needs of area specific patient group Understanding of the anxiety and distress of some patients and relatives Basic anatomy and physiology Awareness of National and local priorities and initiatives
Skills Essential
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills Respects patient dignity, wishes and beliefs demonstrating behaviours that are caring and compassionate Ability to promote best practice Support and induct new junior colleagues and assist them to meet their Performance Standards Work as an effective and responsible member of the multidisciplinary team Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload in order to provide quality care to patient Maintenance of clinical competencies
Desirable
Prepared to undertake a Link role Prepared to undertake recognised mentoring / coaching role Reflective practitioner IT skills Completed Trust band 2 competencies if internal applicant
Additional Requirements Essential
The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent Identify and assess potential risks involved in work activities Take responsibility for own personal development Use and maintain resources efficiently and effectively You will be expected to complete the Trust band 3 competencies within 6 months of commencing the Band 3 role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Addenbrookes Hospital - Division B
Ely and Wisbech Community Diagnostic Centres
Ely and Wisbech
CB6 1DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)