Healthcare Support Worker - Faraday Ward

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

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Support Worker for the Faraday Ward. This role is ideal for both experienced HCAs and newcomers, offering support to achieve competencies and potential progression to Band 3. Responsibilities include patient observations, personal care assistance, and effective teamwork to ensure patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Support to complete Band 3 competencies.
• Ideal for individuals new to care.

Responsibilities

• Patient observations including monitoring vital signs.
• Assisting with personal care and mobility.
• Supporting nutritional and hydration needs.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker - Faraday Ward

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Whipps Cross University Hospital is recruiting a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 for Faraday Ward. This position is open to both experienced HCAs and those new 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.

About the Role

We seek compassionate, motivated individuals passionate about high-quality, person-centred care in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include:

1. Patient observations (e.g., monitoring vital signs)
2. Assisting with personal care and mobility
3. Supporting nutritional and hydration needs
4. Performing delegated duties (e.g., taking blood pressure, recording ECG, MRSA screening)
5. Wound dressings
6. Effective teamworking and communication to ensure patient comfort, wellbeing, and safety

The post involves working within the 16-bed Faraday Ward, an acute respiratory unit committed to high standards of care aligned with trust policies and Barts Health values. The environment fosters respect and dignity for patients, visitors, and staff, emphasizing excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork.

Ward Details

Patients often have complex needs, with multidisciplinary teams supporting treatment and discharge planning. The ward collaborates closely with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and medical staff, including respiratory consultants and junior doctors, to provide comprehensive care and ensure safe discharges.

Additional Information

The role may require shift work, including nights and weekends, due to the diverse and busy service. The trust cannot sponsor this role per government guidelines.

This position is ideal for individuals new to care, with support provided to achieve competencies and a potential progression to Band 3 within six months. Until then, the salary will reflect Band 2 levels.

About Barts Health NHS Trust

As one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, Barts Health is committed to continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare. Our vision is to be a high-performing, innovative group of hospitals renowned for safe, compassionate care. We promote an inclusive environment where all staff feel a sense of belonging, valuing diversity and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Contact

For further details or informal visits, contact: Kristine Pascual, Ward Manager, at [e-mail].