Health Care Support Worker - Women's Health
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 pa |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 April 2026 |
| Location: | Derby, DE22 3NE |
| Company: | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7899932/320-WC-1107-A |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust.
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker to join our team within the University of Derby and Burton Hospitals Gynaecology Outpatients Department.
We are looking for a compassionate and highly motivated individual to join our team. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for caring for women undergoing a range of gynaecology and fertility issues.
You will be working alongside a supportive and committed MDT. The service ethos is to provide compassionate care and support to all our patients while attending their outpatient appointments.
Our department delivers specialist, evidence-based, holistic care to women with gynaecological conditions in an environment that supports patient choice and dignity. Our team consists of Consultant Gynaecologists, Senior Sister, Sister, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Registered Nurses, Health Care Support Workers and Modern Housekeeper.
We work 5 days a week, shifts available are Monday - Friday 0830 - 1830
*You will need to provide evidence of your Healthcare qualification*
You will also be required to complete a Maths and English assessment prior to being interviewed. (This will be completed at UHDB)
Please note: If we receive a high number of applications for this position, we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• The post holder will practice in a holistic, non-judgmental, caring and compassionate manner that avoids assumptions, supports social inclusion and recognises and respects individual choice and acknowledges diversity.
• You will liaise closely with the senior team to ensure efficient and effective bi-directional communication, in order to deliver a high-quality service to the patient and their relative
Closing date of applications: 1 April 2026
Interview date: 13 April 2026
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Apr 2026
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker to join our team within the University of Derby and Burton Hospitals Gynaecology Outpatients Department.
We are looking for a compassionate and highly motivated individual to join our team. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for caring for women undergoing a range of gynaecology and fertility issues.
You will be working alongside a supportive and committed MDT. The service ethos is to provide compassionate care and support to all our patients while attending their outpatient appointments.
Our department delivers specialist, evidence-based, holistic care to women with gynaecological conditions in an environment that supports patient choice and dignity. Our team consists of Consultant Gynaecologists, Senior Sister, Sister, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Registered Nurses, Health Care Support Workers and Modern Housekeeper.
We work 5 days a week, shifts available are Monday - Friday 0830 - 1830
*You will need to provide evidence of your Healthcare qualification*
You will also be required to complete a Maths and English assessment prior to being interviewed. (This will be completed at UHDB)
Please note: If we receive a high number of applications for this position, we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• The post holder will practice in a holistic, non-judgmental, caring and compassionate manner that avoids assumptions, supports social inclusion and recognises and respects individual choice and acknowledges diversity.
• You will liaise closely with the senior team to ensure efficient and effective bi-directional communication, in order to deliver a high-quality service to the patient and their relative
Closing date of applications: 1 April 2026
Interview date: 13 April 2026
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer:
• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts:
• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.
Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorshipImpacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers
This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Apr 2026