Senior Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A large healthcare provider in London is seeking a Senior Healthcare Support Worker for Plashet Ward. The role involves undertaking clinical tasks, assisting with patient care, and ensuring comfort and safety. Candidates should demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills and have a commitment to learning. This position is a great opportunity to start a career in healthcare with support for competency development.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to undertake delegated tasks under supervision.
• Willingness to learn and adapt quickly in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical tasks under supervision of a nurse.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and ensure their comfort.
• Assist patients with personal care and mobility.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Job description

Overview

Newham University Hospital is looking to recruit a Senior Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 who will work Plashet Ward at Newham University Hospital. 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.

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

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of delegated clinical tasks under direct supervision of the registered nurse, including supporting patients’ nutritional and hydration needs and ensuring comfort, wellbeing, and safety.
• Patient observations (e.g., monitoring vital signs).
• Assisting with personal care and mobility.
• Supporting patients’ nutritional and hydration needs.
• Carrying out a limited range of delegated duties (e.g. taking blood pressure, recording ECG, MRSA screening).
• Simple wound dressings.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills.

About the Role and Team

The post holder will be an integral part of the nursing team and contribute to meeting the needs of patients and the service in accordance with agreed standards.

The post holder will continue to develop essential competencies through training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority.

Organisation & Values

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading healthcare provider. The group is focused on improving services and delivering high standards of care. WeCare values and behaviours guide how we work together, and we are committed to promoting an inclusive working environment where every staff member feels a sense of belonging.

Recruitment Process

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

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachment(s) below for both documents.

Advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025.