Healthcare Support Worker- ICU

The role is based in the Critical Care Unit at York Hospital, part of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. It involves supporting registered nurses in the delivery of care to critically ill patients and their families, assisting with equipment and stock management, and ensuring patient privacy and dignity are maintained. The position is part of a multidisciplinary team and requires flexibility to cover shifts across days, nights and weekends, with some service areas potentially requiring additional competencies.

Essential qualifications include numeracy skills at Functional Skills Level 1 (equivalent to GCSE grades D-F) and demonstrable written and verbal communication abilities. Applicants must also possess basic IT skills and be willing to undertake further training. Desirable qualifications comprise a Skills for Health Care Certificate or a Level 2/3 health care-related qualification such as a BTEC or NVQ, along with prior experience in health or social care and an understanding of patient-centred care.

The post is offered on a permanent basis under the Agenda for Change pay band 2, with a salary of £25,272 per year pro rata. Working patterns include full-time and part-time options, with hours arranged flexibly to meet service demands. Benefits include access to the NHS Pension Scheme, 27–33 days of annual leave depending on service, and opportunities for learning and development. Applications must be submitted via the original advert by 15 October 2026.