Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker Assessment Day - RFH - 8 Dec 2026

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

Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker Assessment Day - RFH - 8 Dec 2026

Job responsibilities The detailed duties for this role are described in RFL Band 2 Healthcare Assistant Recruitment Pack document, that is attached to this vacancy. Please ensure to read through to further your understanding of the role. Person Specification Royal Free World Class Values Essential Demonstrable ability to meet the Trust Values Education & Qualifications Essential Willing to develop and work towards new diploma Level 2 or equivalent Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills Complete Care Certificate Desirable NVQ Level 2 or Equivalent New Diploma Level 2 or equivalent ? Knowledge of personal care and related procedures Experience Essential Previous experience of team work Acute hospital settings experience Desirable Previous experience of customer care Interest or experience within a carer role/setting Skills & Aptitudes Essential Ability to provide individualised care and empathy Good organisational skills Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and multi-disciplinary team Ability to work in a team Able to demonstrate an awareness of the important of confidentiality / privacy and dignity Can explain the principles of infection control Willing to develop own knowledge and practice Personal Qualities/Attributes Essential Has a caring, compassionate and professional nature Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues

£31,554 - £33,270 per annum inclusive of Inner London HCAS