Band 2/3 - Healthcare Support Worker, Emergency Department

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK seeks a Healthcare Support Worker to provide direct personal care for patients. This role involves working in a fast-paced Emergency Medicine Division and ensuring patient safety and well-being. Candidates should be enthusiastic about helping vulnerable patients and supporting their independence. The Trust emphasizes staff well-being and offers flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Confident delivery of care in a busy environment.
• Ability to maintain privacy and dignity of patients.
• Experience or passion for working in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care for patients.
• Encourage patient independence.
• Collaborate with the nursing team to ensure patient safety.

Job description

The Emergency Medicine Division is a fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same! We are looking for highly motivated and adaptable team members who are enthusiastic about providing the best care for our patients whilst they are at their most vulnerable.

Understandably the Emergency Medicine Division is incredibly busy with high patient turnover, therefore you need to be confident in your delivery of care while ensuring that you help maintain the privacy and dignity of our patients.

You will be working alongside our friendly and professional team in the Emergency Department, Emergency Assessment Unit or Acute Admissions Unit to ensure patient safety and care of patients. As a Healthcare Support Worker you will be an essential part of the nursing team, providing hands‑on personal care for your patients while encouraging them to be as independent as possible.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is excellent patient care, together, and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work‑life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact.