Healthcare Support Worker

Countess Of Chester Hospital; Chester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for Healthcare Support Worker roles at Agenda for Change Band 3. Two entry routes exist: qualified/experienced or trainee with the National Living Wage (up to 6 months).

The organisation promotes flexible working and staff development within a supportive Trust environment. Qualified or Experienced candidates should meet NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and, if needed, substantial NHS or community care experience to join

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
• 2 years’ substantive experience as a Healthcare Support Worker or Nursing Assistant in an acute NHS setting (Band 2 allowed)
• 3 years’ substantive experience in a UK community care setting providing adult patient care

Responsibilities

• Provide Safe, Kind and effective care to patients
• Complete the 7-day Healthcare Assistant Induction
• Work to complete the Care Certificate within 6 months of appointment
• Refer to the attached Job Description for full duties and responsibilities

Skills

Healthcare support

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.

Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation

Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.

We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.

As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.

Job overview

Are you looking to join Team Countess as a Healthcare Support Worker? We are seeking dedicated, motivated and hardworking individuals to join our Healthcare Support Worker workforce. There are two pathways into a Band 3 role, depending on qualifications and experience:

1. Qualified or Experienced Healthcare Support Worker

Salary: Agenda for Change Band 3

2. Trainee Healthcare Support Worker

Salary: National Living Wage (up to 6 months)

Eligibility – Qualified or Experienced Route

Applicants must meet one or more of the following criteria:

Qualification

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, completed via a government‑regulated accredited organisation (as listed on

)

Experience

Applicants without an NVQ Level 3 may be considered if they have either:

• A minimum of 2 years’ substantive experience (not Bank or Agency) as a Healthcare Support Worker or Nursing Assistant in an acute NHS setting (experience may be at Band 2), or
• A minimum of 3 years’ substantive experience in a UK community care setting (e.g. nursing or residential homes), providing adult patient care and undertaking comparable duties.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic individuals who want to help Team Countess provide Safe, Kind and effective care to join us.

The right candidate will be provided with a 7-day Healthcare Assistant Induction, introducing you to the Trust and ensuring that you settle into your new role.

Successful candidates will be provided with resources and guidance to ensure completion of the national mandatory Care Certificate within 6 months of appointment.

Please see attached the Job Description for full list of duties & responsibilities for this role.

Working for our organisation

The Trust’s services are provided from three locations: