Healthcare Support Workers

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Buckinghamshire is seeking a compassionate and team-oriented Healthcare Support Worker to join their staff. No prior experience is required, as training will be provided. The role involves supporting patients and working closely with healthcare professionals. Embrace the opportunity to start your career in healthcare and make a meaningful difference to patients' lives.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

NHS discount schemes

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed; training is provided.
• Ability to work in a 24-hour shift rotation.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in various aspects of care delivery.
• Learn on the job with trained professionals.
• Participate in a Healthcare Support Worker induction programme.

Skills

Caring and good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

Interviews taking place on Respiratory Support Unit & Respiratory Ward at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.

Are you looking to step into the new year with a new career? Are you caring and good at talking to people? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Do you want to make a difference for NHS patients in Buckinghamshire?

If the answer is yes, and you are shortlisted, you will receive an invitation to attend our next Healthcare Assistant assessment day at Stoke Mandeville Hospital. Please apply via TRAC jobs.

You have the opportunity to join our fantastic and friendly Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) family as a Healthcare Support Worker – no previous experience needed. These are great opportunities for candidates who are looking to step into healthcare for the first time, or for those who are already in healthcare and want to work for an NHS Trust. Healthcare Support Workers play a crucial role in all aspects of care delivery for our patients.

Main duties of the job

You will be joining a team of dedicated professionals from whom you will learn on the job. We provide training to ensure you have the skills for the role and offer development opportunities to realise your career potential. You will be enrolled onto a Healthcare Support Worker induction programme held each month, ensuring you feel supported as you take the first steps into your new career.

Our ward operates a 24‑hour shift rotation across a 7‑day service. Day shifts typically start at 07:00–19:30 depending on the ward, and night shifts are vice versa.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care‑experienced candidates. We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment; all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

PPE requirements

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.

COVID‑19 and Flu vaccinations

COVID‑19 and flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.

Application deadline

This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.

Contacting you

We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly.

Application information

If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system.

Shortlisting

The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.

Travel expenses

It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.

Smoking

All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.

About Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT)

BHT is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area. We care for over half a million patients every year:

• Provide specialist spinal services at our world‑renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
• Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
• Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients' own homes, community hospitals and community hubs

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us. We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family‑friendly, inclusive employer.

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone [phone].

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.

Launch Your Nursing Career with Us!

At Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, we are committed to helping newly qualified nurses grow into confident, skilled professionals. From day one, you will benefit from structured development programmes, personalised mentorship, and access to specialist training that supports your long‑term career ambitions.

Whether you are aiming for clinical excellence, leadership roles, or advanced practice, we will help you build a career you are proud of. Start your journey with us and unlock your potential!

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression. Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work. Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the Trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.