Healthcare Support Worker-Community (West)

York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker. The role involves providing quality patient care in a community setting, performing duties such as phlebotomy and wound care. Candidates must demonstrate compassion and the ability to work in a team. The position offers flexible shift patterns and comprehensive training. Interested applicants should commit to a full-time induction programme.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday allowance (27 days rising to 33)

Relocation package up to 30% salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring environment, either in hospital or community settings.
• Ability to transport self and equipment across the locality.

Responsibilities

• Undertake phlebotomy, record vital signs, and perform wound care.
• Provide domiciliary nursing care including wound, catheter, and bowel care.
• Administer medications and offer palliative care.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Teamwork

Phlebotomy

Wound care

Medication administration

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Are you passionate about high quality patient care? Do you have experience of working in a caring environment, hospital or community setting? Are you keen to develop yourself and looking for something new? If the answer is yes, you would join our West Community Nursing Team as a Healthcare Support Worker.

We have a variety of shift patterns over a 24-hour period. Our Band 2 Healthcare Support Workers predominantly work 08:30am – 16:30pm, generally Monday–Friday, although this is flexible to meet the needs of the service. It is essential that you have access to a vehicle and the ability to transport yourself and equipment across the locality during the course of a normal working day. You must be able to commit to our full time, 4 week HCSW Academy. We are unable to provide Sponsorship.

We provide a 4 week full time induction programme covering all you need to know to contribute to patient care on our wards. As a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker, you will work with our supportive multi-disciplinary team who are dedicated to maintaining high standards and going the extra mile for our patients.

Responsibilities

• As a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker, you would be expected to undertake phlebotomy, record vital signs and undertake simple wound care.
• Our Community based team provides nursing care for patients in their own homes. The main duties for this role include: wound care, catheter and bowel care, palliative and end of life care, administration of medication.

Training and support are provided and once competent you would visit patients independently. Support is always available from the registered nurse.

Benefits and Environment

Across our organisation, people are guided by values: we are kind; we are open; we pursue excellence. We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, with generous retirement benefits
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• Relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support relocation expenses for hard to fill positions
• A variety of paid and unpaid leave
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)
• NHS Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on various services and products

For further information on benefits, please contact the Recruiting Manager or refer to the Trust’s Staff Benefits pages.

Interviews and Application

Interviews for this position will be held in person ONLY. Remote interviews will not be available. Interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Recruiting Manager to have an informal discussion about the role.

A full description of the role is available in the attached job description. Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early; you are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Our values guide our people: we are kind; we are open; we pursue excellence. We welcome applications from everyone and support inclusive approaches, including flexible working where possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact the recruiting team.

We are an Armed Forces Friendly Employer and hold the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme to support Defence personnel applications.

Please be aware that you must be able to attend a full time induction programme for the first 4 weeks in your new role, within 3 months of your interview date.

This advert closes on Thursday 18 Sep 2025