Healthcare Support Worker - Elizabeth Ward

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker for Elizabeth Ward at Whipps Cross Hospital. This role supports both experienced and new HCAs, offering training and progression opportunities. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, assisting with care, and performing basic medical tasks. The role emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork in a busy cardiology unit, with flexible working options available.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and motivated individuals passionate about delivering high-quality care.
• Strong teamworking and communication skills essential for patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring patient observations like vital signs.
• Assisting with personal care and mobility.
• Performing delegated duties like taking blood pressure.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker - Elizabeth Ward

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We are seeking compassionate and motivated individuals for the role of Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 at Elizabeth Ward, Whipps Cross Hospital. This position is open to both experienced HCAs and newcomers to care. Newcomers will receive support to complete Band 3 competencies and can progress into a Band 3 role within six months upon successful completion.

Role Responsibilities

• Monitoring patient vital signs
• Assisting with personal care and mobility
• Supporting nutritional and hydration needs
• Performing delegated duties such as taking blood pressure, recording ECGs, MRSA screening
• Performing simple wound dressings

Strong teamworking and communication skills are essential to ensure patient comfort, wellbeing, and safety.

About Elizabeth Ward

Elizabeth Ward/CCU is a busy cardiology unit with 8 coronary care beds and 10 general cardiology beds. It offers specialist cardiac investigations and treatments, including interventional cardiology, heart failure, electrophysiology, and cardiac device implantation. The ward promotes a multidisciplinary approach and provides opportunities for professional development and training.

Work Environment & Culture

Our ward has an outstanding reputation for innovation and quality improvement. We support flexible working arrangements, including shift selection to promote work-life balance. The environment is challenging but rewarding, with opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Additional Information

This role may require shift work, including nights and weekends. The successful candidate will be part of a team dedicated to high-quality patient care, continuing to develop essential competencies through training and practice.

Salary & Progression

This position is suitable for individuals new to care. Support will be provided to complete Band 3 competencies, with progression to Band 3 expected within six months. During training, the salary will be at Band 2 level.

About Us

Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest in the UK, committed to excellence, innovation, and high standards of patient safety. We foster an inclusive environment where staff are valued and supported to reach their full potential.

Contact Information

For further details or informal visits, contact: Shafina Mohamed Yousuff, Matron, email: [e-mail], phone: [phone] Ext 4053. Alternatively, contact Senior Sister Kauthar Mohamed at 0208 535 6868.