Senior HCSW – Day Surgery Care Specialist

Transformation Unit; Ashford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A Senior Healthcare Support Worker role at Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Ashford involves assisting during the Day Surgery Unit with pre- and post-operative care, basic observations, and patient transfers.

The role supports Registered Nurses and emphasises privacy, dignity and compassionate care within an NHS setting. The position requires care certificates and NHS experience, with a focus on infection control, safeguarding and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Functional level of English and Maths.
• Care Certificate in Acute Care.
• Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.
• Previous NHS Healthcare Support Worker experience.

Responsibilities

• Support patients through the pre-operative and post-operative pathway.
• Assist with personal care and basic observations.
• Maintain infection prevention and control standards.
• Assist with theatre preparation and patient transfers.
• Provide dignity, reassurance and emotional support to patients.

Skills

Effective communication

Caring and Compassionate

Empathy and understanding

Patient centred care

Education

Care Certificate in Acute Care

Level 3 Health and Social Care

Tools

Required IT skills

Job description

A Senior Healthcare Support Worker role at Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Ashford involves assisting during the Day Surgery Unit with pre- and post-operative care, basic observations, and patient transfers.

The role supports Registered Nurses and emphasises privacy, dignity and compassionate care within an NHS setting. The position requires care certificates and NHS experience, with a focus on infection control, safeguarding and teamwork.