Bank Healthcare Support Worker

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Healthcare Support Worker, where you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality patient care. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work in dynamic environments, supporting nursing teams and making a real difference in patients' lives. With a focus on professional development and career progression, you will gain hands-on experience in a supportive and inclusive team. If you are passionate about healthcare and committed to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a trusted NHS Trust known for its dedication to patient care.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Career Progression Pathways

Supportive Team Environment

Hands-on Experience

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ acute healthcare experience required.
• Must hold a nationally approved Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with essential patient care and ensuring comfort.
• Monitoring and recording vital signs.
• Supporting the clinical team in delivering high standards of care.

Skills

Patient Care

Monitoring Vital Signs

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Care Certificate

2 Years Acute Healthcare Experience

Job description

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is delighted to offer exciting opportunities for compassionate and skilled individuals to join our dedicated nursing teams as Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs).

We have vacancies across our Tunbridge Wells Site, with a key focus on recruiting into the following departments:

1. A&E – Fast-paced emergency care
2. Acute Medical Unit – Acute medical stabilisation
3. Ward 2A (Care of the Elderly) – Specialised geriatric care

These roles offer exciting opportunities to work in dynamic and rewarding environments. If you have experience or a passion for any of these areas, please highlight this in your supporting statement.

We Welcome Applications From Individuals Who:

• Are committed to delivering high-quality patient care
• Have a minimum of two years’ acute healthcare experience and are ready to hit the ground running
• Hold a nationally approved Care Certificate obtained in a healthcare setting

As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional patient care, supporting our nursing teams, and making a real difference to the lives of those we care for.

Please Note:

• This is a face-to-face event
• Walk-in applications will not be accepted on the day.

Healthcare Support Workers play a vital role in delivering frontline patient care. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with essential patient care, ensuring comfort and dignity
• Monitoring and recording vital signs
• Providing urinary catheter care and specimen collection
• Supporting the wider clinical team in delivering high standards of care

This role provides an excellent foundation for those aspiring to progress into Registered Nursing, Nursing Associate, or Allied Health Professional roles within the NHS.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and diverse team that upholds the Trust’s core PRIDE values.
• Benefit from professional development opportunities and career progression pathways.
• Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic healthcare environment.
• Hear directly from our team in this video.

Application Guidance:

To apply, please ensure your supporting statement includes:

• Your understanding of the importance of Healthcare Support Workers in delivering patient care
• The personal qualities and skills you bring to the role
• A full employment and education history

If you are committed to delivering high-quality care and eager to build a career in healthcare, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.

Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey.

We are a large acute hospital trust in south-east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff, we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre.

Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services (X-ray, MRI, CT, and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Emma Keer
Job title: Staff Bank Booking Officer