Healthcare Support Workers

Are you looking for a rewarding job, full of opportunities to develop and make a difference to people's lives? At University Hospitals Sussex, we’re looking for motivated individuals to join us as a Healthcare Support Worker. Whether you’re starting your journey in healthcare or seeking a new challenge, this is your opportunity to thrive.

This is a development role for motivated individuals looking to progress and develop into a Senior Healthcare Support Worker. Over the course of 6 months you will be supported to complete your Care Certificate, undertake fundamental acute care competencies and progress to a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker.

• Assist patients to carry out personal care including meeting hygiene, nutrition and continence needs.
• Assist patient to mobilise where appropriate.
• Take and record temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, height and weight on instruction from the qualified nurse. Record the results appropriately and report any abnormalities to the nurse or nurse in charge.
• Test specimens and record the results.
• Under the supervision of the qualified nurse, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Restock departmental areas as required, reporting any shortages to the NiC/Ward Manager.

We will support you through a 6‑month programme that includes completing the Care Certificate, achieving fundamental acute care competencies, and progressing to a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker.

Please be advised this advert is for a talent pool. If successful at interview, you will be added to the waiting list for the next available opportunity.

A note on AI use in applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations–elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation. Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected.

We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.

We do not offer sponsorship for this position. Please do not apply for this advert if you require Bank only.

We encourage you to apply early, as the advert may close early if a high volume of applications is received.

Flexible working
If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working, please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS checks
We undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa For roles that meet the visa and immigration eligibility criteria, applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. For further information please visit the  website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

• Work flexibly – offer full‑time (37.5 hrs a week) or part‑time (23 hrs minimum) roles.
• Career opportunities – you can look forward to working within a friendly and supportive environment to gain skills and competencies and explore career progression pathways within the trust.
• No previous healthcare experience is necessary. We will provide all the training you need before you start working on one of our wards.