Bank Healthcare Support Worker

North Bristol NHS Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to deliver personal care to patients in Bristol. You will support registered practitioners by carrying out non-clinical healthcare tasks. Applicants should have a minimum of 6 months experience in an acute healthcare setting or be a Student Nurse. This role offers flexible working patterns and competitive rates, with access to exceptional benefits including NHS Pension scheme and complete training.

Benefits

NHS Pension scheme

Full training and induction support

Completion of care certificate

Access to exceptional benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute healthcare setting within the past 12 months.
• Completion of first placement as a Student Nurse, if applicable.
• Ability to work at least 2 shifts in a rolling 4-month period.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care to patients under supervision.
• Support registered practitioners in providing high-quality care.
• Complete mandatory training and induction support.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

GCSE A-C in English & Math’s or equivalent

Job description

A Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) is a core member of the team delivering personal care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high‑quality, compassionate care. You will carry out a range of non‑clinical healthcare tasks, under the direct supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner. Your role is to provide compassionate care to agreed quality standards and in accordance with Trust values. You will be expected to complete 5 days of induction within a week. If successful, you will be employed on a zero‑hour agreement and on occasions you will be required to work between our Bristol and Weston sites.

Advance notice of Interview: Tuesday 25th November, based in Central Bristol, BS1 3LH. Collaborative Bank. We are part of a collaborative bank with University Hospitals Bristol & Weston (UHBW). If you are currently a bank worker at either UHBW or NBT, you do not need to apply for a bank role with the other trust – you can join the collaborative bank allowing you to book shifts across both Trusts.

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award‑winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered. We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first‑class experience for everyone who uses our services. North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti‑discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.

• Have at least 6 months experience working in an acute healthcare setting within the past 12 months OR are a Student Nurse, having completed your first placement (please ensure this is documented in your application).
• GCSE A‑C (grade 4 and above) in English & Math’s or equivalent.
• Be able to work a minimum of 2 shifts, in a rolling 4‑month period and remain compliant with all essential training to remain in post.
• Our bank workers are valued members of our team and have access to exceptional benefits, including access to the NHS Pension scheme, full training and induction support, and completion of the care certificate.
• We offer flexible working patterns to meet your needs, offering early, late, long days and night shifts with competitive rates.
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities – work within our award‑winning Brunel building!