Healthcare Support Worker in Medicine | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking Health Care Assistants to join their team. The role involves caring for patients who have undergone surgical procedures and those with acute or chronic health conditions. Ideal candidates will assist with personal care, provide customer service, and work day and night shifts under the supervision of registered nurses. The post holder will develop essential competencies and can progress into a Band 3 role within six months upon completing required training.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist patients with personal care and mobility.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Take observations and assist patients with care.
• Provide high-quality customer service to patients.
• Work a mixture of night and day shifts.
• Actively meet patient needs under supervision.
• Continue to develop competencies through training.

Job description

Job Overview

We are currently looking for Health Care Assistants (Band 3) to join our team. The role is part of a ward team caring for patients who have undergone surgical procedures and those with acute or chronic health conditions.

Eligibility & Sponsorship

PLEASE NOTE – WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE

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Responsibilities

• Take observations and assist patients with personal care and mobility.
• Provide the highest standard of customer service to patients.
• Perform a mixture of night and day shifts.
• The post holder will be an integral part of the nursing team, actively meeting the needs of patients and the service under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• The post holder will continue to develop essential competencies through training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority.
• We attract individuals who are new to care; you will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within six months upon successful completion of all required competencies. Until then, you will be placed at a Band 2 salary.

Contact

• Olatilewa Banjoko – Ward manager – [e-mail]
• Anderson Fujihara – Matron for Medicine division – [e-mail]

About Barts Health

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is committed to improving all services for patients, focusing on excellence, innovation and safe, compassionate care. Our vision is to be a high‑performing group renowned for excellence and innovation, providing safe and compassionate care to patients in East London and beyond.

This advert closes on Friday 2 Jan 2026.