Health Support Worker

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Nursing Assistant to join the Day Surgery Unit and Theatre Direct Admission teams. You will help prepare patients for surgery, maintain a clean, safe environment, and support efficient unit operations.

The role is full-time at 37.5 hours per week, with shifts typically Monday to Saturday. Training and support are provided, and previous day surgery experience is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Good command of the English Language and numerate.
• Experience of working in healthcare setting.
• Desirable: Care certificate in the Trust, understanding the code of conduct for health care support workers.
• Skills in communication, teamwork, and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare patients for surgery alongside doctors and nurses.
• Maintain a safe, clean patient environment and order supplies.
• Conduct regular audits and manage restocking and ordering of supplies.
• Support Day Surgery Unit and Theatre Direct Admission activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Numerate

Education

Care certificate (desirable)

Job description

As a valued member of our team, you will work alongside doctors and nurses to help prepare patients for surgery and support the smooth and efficient running of the unit. This role offers exposure to a wide range of services within the Churchill Theatres. Your responsibilities will also include maintaining a safe and welcoming patient environment by ensuring cleanliness and tidiness, conducting regular audits, and managing the restocking and ordering of supplies.

Are you passionate about day surgery and looking for a dynamic and rewarding role? We are excited to offer a Band 3 Nursing Assistant position within our busy Day Surgery Unit and Theatre Direct Admission departments. If you are flexible, self‑motivated, and eager to develop your skills in a supportive and fast‑paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Join our dedicated team and play a vital role in assisting doctors and nurses to deliver high‑quality care to patients undergoing a wide variety of surgical procedures. This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and make a real difference in patient care. If you are ready for a new challenge and want to be part of a friendly and professional team, this could be the perfect position for you.

This is a full‑time position, offering 37.5 hours per week with shifts typically scheduled Monday to Saturday. Flexibility is essential, as your working days will be arranged to meet the needs of the service. While previous experience in day surgery is desirable, it is not essential‑comprehensive training and support will be provided to the successful candidate.

• Good command of the English Language and numerate
• Experience of working in healthcare setting

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of the care certificate in the Trust. Understanding the code of condut for health care support workers.
• Skills in communication, teamwork, and patient care.

About the Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training, and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals-the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington, and Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards, and behaviours define the quality clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues, and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement, and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel. In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles.

Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Sexual Safety Charter: In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.