Healthcare Support Worker

Nuffield Health; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare charity is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker for ad-hoc work at Taunton Hospital. The role involves prioritizing patient care, supporting pre and post-surgery duties, and collaborating with the nursing team. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and relevant experience in a hospital or care setting. Benefits include holiday entitlement, a pension scheme, and discounted gym membership. This position offers flexible hours to meet business needs.

Benefits

Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive

Access to Pension Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent required.
• Relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting preferred.
• Good computer and database skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Put patient care first.
• Carry out tasks directed by the nursing team.
• Support delivery of exceptional patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Telephone manner

Computer skills

Database skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker – Taunton Hospital

Bank – Ad Hoc

Pay: £12.33 per hour.

Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad‑hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability.

Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. From our innovative healthcare and leisure facilities to our community access programmes, we’re committed to building a healthier nation. Inside our award‑winning hospitals this starts with a commitment to quality and the highest standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Put patient care first.
• Carry out tasks and duties as directed by the nursing team.
• Support the delivery of exceptional patient care, pre and post surgery.
• Use a good telephone manner, and great computer and database skills.
• Meet deadlines and follow instructions.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting.
• Good telephone manner and strong computer/database skills.
• Full UK driving licence may be required for certain duties.

Benefits

• Holiday in line with the Working Time Directive.
• Access to our Pension Scheme.
• Discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month.

We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early, for example where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications. Apply right away to ensure you are considered for this role.

Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.