Bank Senior Healthcare Support Worker | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Bristol is seeking an experienced Healthcare Support Worker with recent acute hospital experience. The role offers full flexibility in scheduling, ensuring continuous development in clinical practices. Candidates must hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, as well as GCSE grades in English and Maths. This position involves high-quality patient care, maintaining accurate records, and working collaboratively with medical staff. Successful applicants will work on a zero-hour basis across multiple sites, ensuring excellent care for the local community.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting within the last 12 months or as a Student Nurse in second year.
• Hold NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• GCSE A*-C in English & Maths or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Obtain consent prior to giving care as per Trust policies.
• Carry out clinical duties with minimal supervision.
• Maintain accurate records relating to patient communication.

Skills

Experience in acute hospital setting

Patient care skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

GCSE A*-C in English & Maths

Job description

Are you an experienced Healthcare Support Worker with acute hospital experience looking for a role with full flexibility? Would you like to work within an NHS Trust that is committed to ensuring your ongoing development and training of a wide range of clinical skills and knowledge?

Qualifications

• Have experience of working in an acute hospital setting within the last 12 months OR are a Student Nurse in your second year, having completed a placement in an acute hospital setting (please ensure this is documented in your application).
• Hold an NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

1. Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
2. Duties are delegated to you in line with care plans.
3. Not all duties are routine, and you will need to use your knowledge, experience and understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility.
4. To carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high‑quality patient care at all times (NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work).
5. Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff.
6. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
7. Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
8. Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies.
9. Develop the skills to actively facilitate self‑care and independence with patients.
10. Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.
11. Maintain accurate records relating to communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills.
12. Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty.
13. Work effectively as part of a team.

Interview & Availability

Advance notice of Interview: Tuesday 28th October 2025 based in Learning Hub Upper, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2 8AE.

Collaborative bank with North Bristol Trust (NBT). If you are currently working as a bank staff member at either UHBW or NBT, you do not need to apply for a bank role with the other Trust. Successful candidates will be able to book shifts across both Trusts.

Staff will be expected to complete 5 days of induction within a week period. 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.

About the Trust

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 15,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond.

UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones.

Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Friday 14 Nov 2025. (ROLE CLOSED)