Occupational Health Healthcare Support Worker

The Occupational Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) is a key member of the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service, providing clinical, technical and administrative support to ensure the effective delivery of occupational health services to Trust staff and external business clients. The post holder will work under the supervision of registered Occupational Health Nurses and other qualified practitioners to deliver a professional responsive and high-quality service.

Main duties of the job

You will support the delivery of pre-employment screening, health surveillance programmes, vaccination programmes and wellbeing initiatives. They will undertake delegated clinical activities, maintain accurate records and contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of the service.

The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a commitment to confidentiality and professionalism, and the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team environment.

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 care

o Opportunities to experience a range of specialities

o Career and development opportunities

o Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team

o Research experience and opportunities

o Lovely location and quality of life

o Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

180-F-269044

Job locations

Occupational Health, Cambridge University Hospitals

Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Rd

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

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 not be able to progress with application and will be advised to apply for a Band 2 vacancy 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.

This vacancy will close at midnight on18th October 2026Interviews are due to be held on2nd November 2026

Benefits to you

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 not be able to progress with application and will be advised to apply for a Band 2 vacancy 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.

This vacancy will close at midnight on18th October 2026Interviews are due to be held on2nd November 2026

Benefits to you

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds National Care Certificate
• Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent or undertake and achieve a pass following completion of level 1 functional skills assessment
• Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and development

Desirable

• Level 3 award in health care

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an environment under pressure
• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of communicating with individuals from a range of different backgrounds
• Experience of attention to detail - eg for recording in patient records
• Experience in the public sector

Desirable

• Experience of working within a health care environment
• Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understands the job role and specific knowledge in relation to tasks included in the job description or be prepared to undertake training to be able to gain appropriate knowledge.
• Understand the level of competencies to be completed such as wound observation and dressings, venepuncture, removal of peripheral cannula, ECG's and reports any issues to the Registered practitioner
• Have the knowledge to or be prepared to undertake training to be able to complete clinical and vital signs observations on patients
• Understands and complies with HCSW mandatory induction standards and code of conduct
• Awareness, understanding and compliance of policies and practices e.g. Escort Policy, Prevention and control of infection and Health and Safety
• Promote the importance of maintaining confidentiality
• 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

Desirable

• Awareness of National and local priorities and initiatives

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to work as a team
• Able to carry out well defined routine tasks
• Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner
• Able to relate well with patients/relatives/ visitors/colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
• Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate
• Professional outlook and positive attitude. Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster.

Desirable

• Prepared to undertake coaching role for other HCSW's
• IT skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds National Care Certificate
• Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent or undertake and achieve a pass following completion of level 1 functional skills assessment
• Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and development

Desirable

• Level 3 award in health care

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an environment under pressure
• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of communicating with individuals from a range of different backgrounds
• Experience of attention to detail - eg for recording in patient records
• Experience in the public sector

Desirable

• Experience of working within a health care environment
• Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understands the job role and specific knowledge in relation to tasks included in the job description or be prepared to undertake training to be able to gain appropriate knowledge.
• Understand the level of competencies to be completed such as wound observation and dressings, venepuncture, removal of peripheral cannula, ECG's and reports any issues to the Registered practitioner
• Have the knowledge to or be prepared to undertake training to be able to complete clinical and vital signs observations on patients
• Understands and complies with HCSW mandatory induction standards and code of conduct
• Awareness, understanding and compliance of policies and practices e.g. Escort Policy, Prevention and control of infection and Health and Safety
• Promote the importance of maintaining confidentiality
• 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

Desirable

• Awareness of National and local priorities and initiatives

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to work as a team
• Able to carry out well defined routine tasks
• Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner
• Able to relate well with patients/relatives/ visitors/colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
• Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate
• Professional outlook and positive attitude. Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster.

Desirable

• Prepared to undertake coaching role for other HCSW's
• IT skills

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Occupational Health, Cambridge University Hospitals

Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Rd

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Occupational Health, Cambridge University Hospitals

Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Hills Rd

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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 not be able to progress with application and will be advised to apply for a Band 2 vacancy 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.

This vacancy will close at midnight on18th October 2026Interviews are due to be held on2nd November 2026

Benefits to you

Qualifications

Essential

• Holds National Care Certificate
• Holds Functional Skills Level 1 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent or undertake and achieve a pass following completion of level 1 functional skills assessment
• Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and development

Desirable

• Level 3 award in health care

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in an environment under pressure
• Experience of working within a team
• Experience of communicating with individuals from a range of different backgrounds
• Experience of attention to detail - eg for recording in patient records
• Experience in the public sector

Desirable

• Experience of working within a health care environment
• Experience working in a healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understands the job role and specific knowledge in relation to tasks included in the job description or be prepared to undertake training to be able to gain appropriate knowledge.
• Understand the level of competencies to be completed such as wound observation and dressings, venepuncture, removal of peripheral cannula, ECG's and reports any issues to the Registered practitioner
• Have the knowledge to or be prepared to undertake training to be able to complete clinical and vital signs observations on patients
• Understands and complies with HCSW mandatory induction standards and code of conduct
• Awareness, understanding and compliance of policies and practices e.g. Escort Policy, Prevention and control of infection and Health and Safety
• Promote the importance of maintaining confidentiality
• 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

Desirable

• Awareness of National and local priorities and initiatives

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to work as a team
• Able to carry out well defined routine tasks
• Able to work on own initiative, following direction/supervision by a Registered Healthcare Practitioner
• Able to relate well with patients/relatives/ visitors/colleagues/the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust staff
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
• Friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate
• Professional outlook and positive attitude. Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster.

Desirable

• Prepared to undertake coaching role for other HCSW's
• IT skills