Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Senior Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) to join their team at Newham University Hospital. This role is designed for compassionate individuals eager to deliver high-quality care and develop their skills in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include actively participating in patient care under nurse supervision. Applicants should demonstrate motivation and a commitment to learning. The job requires successful completion of online tests prior to an interview. This position offers a Band 2 salary during initial training, progressing to Band 3 once competencies are met.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a hospital setting.
• Willingness to complete Band 3 competencies.
• Ability to work in a team under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in meeting the needs of patients and the service.
• Continue to develop essential competencies.
• Provide care under direct supervision of a registered nurse.

Skills

Compassion

Motivation

Patient-centred care

Job description

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This post attracts individuals who are new to care. You will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within 6 months upon successful completion of all required competencies; until then, you will be placed at a Band 2 salary

Newham University Hospital is looking to recruit a Senior Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 who will work Plashet Ward at Newham University Hospital.

We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care in a hospital setting

As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass this, will they be invited to a formal interview.

• The post holder will be an integral part of the nursing team actively taking part in meeting the needs of patients and of the service in accordance with agreed standards under direct supervision of the registered nurse.
• The post holder will continue to develop essential competencies though training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority.
• This post attracts individuals who are new to care. You will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within 6 months upon successful completion of all required competencies; until then, you will be placed at a Band 2 salary.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm‑free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

This advert closes on Thursday 11 Dec 2025