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

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in London seeks a Healthcare Support Worker for Peace Ward. This role involves providing compassionate care and completing training for Band 3 competencies. Support will be provided for new entrants to the field. This position offers a chance for career progression after a successful initial training period. Flexible working and teamwork are essential components of this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting is advantageous.
• Willingness to undertake training for Band 3 competencies.

Responsibilities

• Undertake delegated clinical tasks like patient observations.
• Assist with personal care and mobility of patients.
• Support patient nutritional and hydration needs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

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

We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking a range of delegated clinical tasks, such as:
• Patient observations (e.g., monitoring vital signs)
• Assisting with personal care and mobility
• Supporting patients’ nutritional and hydration needs
• Undertaking a limited range of delegated duties (e.g. taking blood pressure, recording ECG, MRSA screening)
• Simple wound dressings
• Strong teamworking and communication skills to ensure the comfort, wellbeing and safety of patients

An excellent communicator, they have experience of working in a team, to ensure the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our patients.

About the Ward and Trust

The postholder will work within the Peace Ward, a 16-bedded acute stroke ward. The Acute Stroke Ward provides immediate and comprehensive care to patients experiencing or recovering from stroke, with a multidisciplinary team committed to rapid assessment, acute treatment and rehabilitation planning.

Barts Health has a diverse and busy service that may require staff to be flexible in their working. The post holder may be required to work within a challenging clinical environment and may undertake shift work which may include nights and weekends.

The post holder will be an integral part of a team actively meeting patient and service needs in accordance with agreed standards under the direct supervision of the ward manager. The post holder will continue to develop essential competencies through training and practice to ensure safety and quality are priority.

Career progression

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.

Organisation context

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The group is on an improvement journey towards becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation, focused on patient safety and harm-free care. Our WeCare values guide how we work together and we strive to be an inclusive employer where every staff member belongs.

Legal and sponsorship information

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

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As part of the recruitment process, candidates may be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test before invitation to a formal interview.

Flexibility and inclusion

We are committed to being an outstanding place to work and support flexible working where possible. If you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Additional information

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. The advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025.