Senior Healthcare Support Worker – ACCU Pathway to Band 3

Barts Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Barts Health NHS Trust in London is recruiting a Senior Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) for the Adult Critical Care Unit (ACCU). The post is Band 3 and will progress from Band 2 salary while completing competencies over six months, under direct supervision of the nursing team.

The role involves patient observations, personal care, mobility support, nutrition and hydration, and basic clinical tasks such as blood pressure, ECG, MRSA screening and wound dressings.

Qualifications

• Band 3 competencies to be completed within 6 months
• Literacy and numeracy test required during recruitment
• Experience as Healthcare Support Worker or willingness to train in ACCU settings

Responsibilities

• Patient observations (e.g., monitoring vital signs)
• Assisting with personal care and mobility
• Supporting patients' nutritional and hydration needs
• Taking blood pressure, recording ECG, MRSA screening
• Performing simple wound dressings
• Strong teamworking and communication to ensure patient safety and comfort
• Contribute to high-quality, person-centred care under supervision of a registered nurse

Job description

Barts Health NHS Trust in London is recruiting a Senior Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) for the Adult Critical Care Unit (ACCU). The post is Band 3 and will progress from Band 2 salary while completing competencies over six months, under direct supervision of the nursing team.

The role involves patient observations, personal care, mobility support, nutrition and hydration, and basic clinical tasks such as blood pressure, ECG, MRSA screening and wound dressings.