Health Care Support Worker - Trauma & Orthopaedics
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£25,760 – £27,476 / year
Salary
Within the market range
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 6131 (95% match) is an eligible occupation, and BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE LTD is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
In 2025, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE LTD assigned 24 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 6131 jobs, according to the Home Office.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6131 Nursing auxiliaries and assistants Most likely code | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears | £25,000 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
To assist the registered nurse in the delivery of high quality and person-cantered care.
To provide fundamental nursing care, e.g., assistance with personal hygiene, eating and drinking, mobility needs, washing under direct or indirect supervision.
To carry out limited clinical observations and undertake a range of activities under direct or indirect supervision by a registered nurse, having been assessed as deemed competent in the activities required.
To maintain high clinical standards
To help maintain a clean and safe ward environment.
To contributes towards the department and organisation in the provision of a safe and caring environment.
The post holder may be required to work anywhere within the Trust.
Key working relationships include all members of the multi-professional team, including nursing and medical staff, allied health professionals and relevant support workers.
Job description
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Desirable
- Level 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience
- Willing to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English)
- Care Certificate or working towards
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working with people, ideally in a front-line customer service role.
Desirable
- Experience of providing person-centred care.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCE
Essential
- Demonstrates a caring, compassionate and empathetic approach to patients and colleagues, whilst having a professional approach.
- Recognise how patients and colleagues need to be treated with dignity and respect and can demonstrate these behaviours in their daily work.
- Good verbal and written English communication skills.
- The ability to respond with kindness and humanity to patients.
- Willingness to undertake the mentorship of new Nursing Assistants after 12 months in post
- Good understanding of care needs relevant to patients in a hospital setting to include: oEating and drinking oDignity and respect oCommunication / conflict resolution oHandwashing and infection control oHygiene needs oSafeguarding
- Basic knowledge of health and safety with an awareness of the importance of following Trust policies and procedures.
- Knows when to escalate to a registered nurse when the situation is beyond their scope of practice.
- Understands the limit and scope of their job role and the need to only do tasks they are trained to do.
- A willingness to provide the highest standards of patient care including personal care.
BEHAVIOURS & VALUES
Essential
- Flexibility in shift / working patterns to meet the needs of the service.
- Works effectively as a team.
- Willing to accept additional responsibilities as delegated by senior staff.
- Professional approach.
- Displays BHT Values
About the employer
Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE LTD, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Nursing auxiliaries and assistants (SOC 6131) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~298k in sample- Offer £25,760–27,476
- Middle half £24,492–30,316
- Median £26,364
The range sits inside the market's middle half (£24,492–30,316), so this is typical pay for the occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE LTD holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. In 2025, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE LTD assigned 24 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 6131 jobs, according to the Home Office. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
Skilled Worker roles must clear both the general salary threshold and the occupation-specific going rate. See our occupation eligibility guide for the current figures.