Healthcare Support Worker: Path to Nurse Surgery/GI/Trauma

The Methodist Church in Britain; Ashford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker for William Harvey Hospital. The role focuses on fundamental personal care and supporting ward-based teams across five named wards, with a clear route towards becoming a registered nurse.

Applicants should be flexible across shifts and wards. Training is provided, with emphasis on patient dignity, safety, confidentiality, and high-quality care within NHS policies.

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete the National Care Certificate
• Experience working with people, ideally in frontline customer service
• Ability to work across areas and with shift patterns

Responsibilities

• Fundamental personal care, including bathing, toileting and dressing
• Support with meals
• Assist with patients' appearance

Skills

Compassionate care

Personal care knowledge

Basic computer skills

Communication and organisation

Patient-focused approach

Teamwork

Education

National Care Certificate

Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker for William Harvey Hospital. The role focuses on fundamental personal care and supporting ward-based teams across five named wards, with a clear route towards becoming a registered nurse.

Applicants should be flexible across shifts and wards. Training is provided, with emphasis on patient dignity, safety, confidentiality, and high-quality care within NHS policies.