Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Bracken Ward | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the City of London seeks a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) to work on Bracken Ward. This entry-level role offers support for new candidates, focusing on patient care and essential competencies. Successful applicants will become integral team members, ensuring patient comfort and safety. The position entails various clinical tasks, with training provided to ensure quality care. Flexibility is essential, as shift work may be required.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in a clinical environment.
• Ability to assist with personal care and mobility.
• Willingness to undertake training and develop competencies.

Responsibilities

• Undertake patient observations, monitoring vital signs.
• Assist patients with personal care and mobility.
• Support patients’ nutritional and hydration needs.
• Perform simple wound dressings under supervision.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Whipps Cross is looking to recruit a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 who will work on Bracken Ward at Whipps Cross University Hospital. This post is open to experienced Healthcare Support Workers or those new to care. Individuals new to care 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.

Responsibilities

The postholder will work within Bracken Ward, a 17 bed ward specialising in medical gastroenterology and acute medical nursing, and will:

• undertake a range of delegated clinical tasks, such as patient observations (e.g., monitoring vital signs)
• assist with personal care and mobility
• support patients’ nutritional and hydration needs
• undertake a limited range of delegated duties (e.g. taking blood pressure, recording ECG, MRSA screening)
• perform simple wound dressings
• demonstrate strong teamwork and communication to ensure the comfort, wellbeing and safety of patients

The postholder will:

• be an excellent communicator with experience of working in a team to ensure patient comfort, wellbeing and safety
• be flexible to work within a challenging clinical environment and may undertake shift work including nights and weekends
• be an integral part of a team actively meeting patient and service needs under direct supervision of the ward manager
• continue to develop essential competencies through training and practice to ensure safety and quality

Progression and Salary

This post attracts individuals who are new to care. You will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within 6 months upon successful completion of all required competencies; until then, you will be placed at a Band 2 salary.

About the Organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The Barts Health group is committed to improving services for patients and striving for excellence, safety and compassionate care. We value our WeCare values and behaviours and promote inclusion and belonging for all staff.

Additional Information

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

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa holders, please check your eligibility before applying: Skilled Worker visa overview – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test; only if they pass will they be invited to a formal interview.

We are committed to being an outstanding place to work and support flexible working, recognizing it is not one size fits all. If you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

The full job description provides an overview of key tasks and responsibilities, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025