Healthcare Support Worker

Barts Health Nhs Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 for Outpatients. The role involves patient observation, assisting with personal care, and supporting hydration and nutrition needs. Ideal candidates will have strong teamwork and communication skills, with support available for those new to care. This position offers a pathway to Band 3 competencies within 6 months upon successful completion. The hospital promotes an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a team is essential.
• Strong communication skills required to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient vital signs and assist with personal care.
• Support patients' nutritional and hydration needs.
• Participate in meeting patients' needs under supervision.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

St. Bartholomew's Hospital is looking to recruit a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 who will work in Outpatients. This post is open to individuals who are both experienced Healthcare Support Workers and those new to care. You will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within 6 months upon successful completion of all required competencies; until then, you will be placed at a Band 2 salary.

Responsibilities

• Patient observations (e.g., monitoring vital signs)
• Assisting with personal care and mobility
• Supporting patients' nutritional and hydration needs
• Undertaking limited range of delegated duties (e.g., taking blood pressure, recording ECG, MRSA screening)
• Actively participate in meeting patients' needs and those of the service in accordance with agreed standards under direct supervision of the registered nurse
• Continuously develop essential competencies through training and practice to ensure safety and quality remain a priority

Skills and Attributes

Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential to ensure the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of our patients. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator who has experience working in a team.

About Barts Health

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation. Our vision is to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in East London and beyond. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.