Healthcare Support Worker

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; St Albans; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Healthcare Assistant to join the Urology Diagnostic Unit at St Albans City Hospital. This role involves providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients while supporting their independence. The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills and a passion for patient care, with opportunities for professional development. The position may also require occasional work at other sites. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to exceptional patient care within a supportive organization.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant with strong clinical skills.
• Ability to deliver compassionate, person-centred care.
• Willingness to undertake the Care Certificate qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and delivery of the One-Stop Haematuria Pathway.
• Provide high-quality care and support to patients and their families.
• Encourage and support patients to maintain their independence.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Compassionate care

Person-centred care

Hands-on personal care

Job description

An exciting fixed-term, part-time opportunity has arisen to support the implementation and delivery of the One-Stop Haematuria Pathway, based within the newly opened Urology Diagnostic Unit at St Albans City Hospital. If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant with strong clinical skills and a passion for supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care, we would welcome your application. This role will be primarily based at St Albans City Hospital, with occasional ad-hoc requirements to work across our other sites at Hemel Hempstead Hospital and Watford General Hospital. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth. Applicants with training needs are encouraged to apply, as we are committed to supporting development where required.

• IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ
• Please note – we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
• As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will play a vital role within the nursing team, delivering high-quality care and support to patients and their families.
• This role requires someone who consistently puts patients at the heart of everything they do, ensuring compassionate, person‑centred care every day.
• You will provide hands‑on personal care while actively encouraging and supporting patients to maintain their independence wherever possible.
• Working for our organisation: With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
• We are building on the success of our award‑winning virtual hospital and re‑imagining models of care.
• Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
• Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive.
• We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work‑life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
• If you have a disability or long‑term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
• If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
• We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
• If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• You will be required to complete the "Care Certificate" qualification as part of your ongoing training.
• The Care Certificate is an agreed set of standards that define the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of specific job roles in the health and social care sectors. The qualification is made up of the 15 minimum standards that should be covered if you are "new to care" and will form part of a robust induction programme.
• Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.