Acute Hospital Healthcare Support Worker – Team Player

NHS Jobs; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is running an assessment day for a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker at Royal Free Hospital on 8 December 2026. Successful applicants will be invited to participate in a structured recruitment day ahead of potential appointment to the ward teams.

The role involves delivering compassionate patient care, working effectively with the multidisciplinary team, and maintaining high standards of infection control, confidentiality and dignity.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills.
• Willing to develop toward new diploma Level 2 or equivalent.
• Experience in acute hospital settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised care with empathy.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team.
• Work as part of a team and maintain confidentiality and privacy.
• Demonstrate infection control principles and dignity in care.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication skills

Infection control awareness

Confidentiality

Education

Diploma Level 2

New Diploma Level 2

NVQ Level 2

Care Certificate

Job description

NHS Jobs is running an assessment day for a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker at Royal Free Hospital on 8 December 2026. Successful applicants will be invited to participate in a structured recruitment day ahead of potential appointment to the ward teams.

The role involves delivering compassionate patient care, working effectively with the multidisciplinary team, and maintaining high standards of infection control, confidentiality and dignity.