Unit Support Worker

Main area Unit Support Worker Grade NHS AfC:
Band 2 Contract Permanent:
Cross site working 24hrs rotating shifts days and nights Hours

• Full time
• Part time

Employer University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Leicester Royal Infirmary Town Leicester Salary £24,465 pro rata for part time Salary period Yearly Closing 02/02/2026 23:59

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To provide the hospital site (Leicester Royal/Leicester General/Glenfield) with portering, housekeeping and domestic services as required ensuring patients are moved in a timely manner. This job purpose covers a 7 day week, 24 hours , including weekends and bank holidays.

• Ensuring the timely transfer of patients from the Emergency Department/Assessment Units to the base wards or discharge lounge to expedite the patient flow across the hospital site
• Help with the cleaning of patient areas in order that delays are not incurred with the transferring/admitting of patient

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years ).

We have four primary goals:

• high-quality care for all
• being a great place to work
• partnerships for impact
• research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

• we are compassionate
• we are proud
• we are inclusive
• we are one team

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

• To work as part of the Site Manager’s Team
• Cleaning of bed space area when a patient has been transferred/discharged
• Bed making
• Assisting with keeping the ward area clean

(Please refer to the job description/person specification for further details on the role)

• Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours

• Numerate and Literate

• Good Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Ability to work as a member of a team Computer Skills
• Ability to use a computer database

• Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
• All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others

• Able to prioritise own workload

• Good Fitness as workload requires walking to and from areas within the hospital e.g Portering Skills

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