Surgical Ward Health Care Support Worker

Wye Valley; Hereford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford is seeking a Health Care Assistant (Band 2) on a fixed-term 12‑month contract. The post covers 34.5 hours per week with part-time hours considered, on the Primrose Elective General Surgery ward, providing patient care and support both pre- and post-operatively.

You will join nursing and midwifery teams, assisting with washing, feeding, mobility, and communicating with patients and families; career progression opportunities exist to Band 3 with experience.

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE grades 3-9 or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake Maths and English Functional Skills qualifications.
• Diploma level 2/3 in Health & Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Washing and dressing patients.
• Serving meals and feeding patients.
• Helping patients move around.
• Talking to patients and their families.

Skills

Caring and kind

Cheerful and friendly

Support patients personal needs

Follow direct instructions

Team player with initiative

Good listening and communication

Well organised

Education

Maths & English GCSE grades 3-9

Diploma level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford is seeking a Health Care Assistant (Band 2) on a fixed-term 12‑month contract. The post covers 34.5 hours per week with part-time hours considered, on the Primrose Elective General Surgery ward, providing patient care and support both pre- and post-operatively.

You will join nursing and midwifery teams, assisting with washing, feeding, mobility, and communicating with patients and families; career progression opportunities exist to Band 3 with experience.