Digital Support Worker
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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“Under current Home Office rules, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Hepatology Team as a Band 4 Digital Support Worker. You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, alongside another Digital Support Worker, to support Hepatology patients and their care. The role involves using My Medical Records to monitor and book surveillance for patients. This is a fixed-term contract until September 2027 due to short-term funding.
Key responsibilities
- Join the Hepatology Team as a Band 4 Digital Support Worker.
- Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Support Hepatology patients and their care.
- Use My Medical Records to monitor and book surveillance for Hepatology patients.
Essential criteria
- NVQ or apprenticeship Level 3 in Health
- Numeracy skills and Literacy skills at level 2 (or equivalent).
- Proficient in use of Hospital systems
- Proven experience in a caring role.
- Understanding of acute hospital environment and the role of SHCA
- Previous experience of working with the general public.
- Ability to communicate with wide range of people.
- Ability to work under own initiative and prioritise workload
- Ability to adjust to pressures of job.
- Willingness to undertake further training
- Strong interest in digital/IT
- Experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems, able to progress chase
- Interest in new ways of working and supporting clinical teams during periods of change
- Be able to take instruction / directions.
- Aware of personal limitations.
- Flexibility and adaptable to shift/work patterns.
- Patient First
- Working Together
- Always Improving
Desirable criteria
- Experienced and competent in additional clinical skills, as per job description
- Previous HCA experience.
- Experience working with diverse audiences (e.g. volunteers, patients and/or community groups).
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 3d ago · Closes in 11d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
Digital Support Worker
The closing date is 17 September 2026
Job summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Job Title: Digital Support Worker
Contract Type: Fixed Term / Secondment
Fixed Term Contract End Date: September 2027
Purpose for Fixed Term: Short term funding
Under current Home Office rules, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in the Hepatology Team as a Band 4 Digital Support Worker . You will be part of the multi disciplinary team and work alongside another Digital Support Worker to support Hepatology patients and their care .
About us
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated 'Good' by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able
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