Theatre Healthcare Support Worker | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust seeks a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 for its Theatres staffing. The role involves supporting patient care, essential observations, and working under the supervision of registered nurses. Ideal for experienced workers or those new to care, with opportunities for progression within 6 months upon meeting competencies. This role does not provide sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Healthcare Support Worker or desire to enter the field.
• Willingness to complete Band 3 competencies.
• Ability to work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs and undertake patient observations.
• Assist with patients' personal care and mobility.
• Support nutritional and hydration needs of patients.
• Perform limited delegated duties under supervision.
• Engage actively in the nursing team's efforts to meet patient needs.

Skills

Strong teamworking and communication skills

Patient observation skills

Assisting with personal care

Job description

Overview

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

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Responsibilities

• Patient observations (e.g., monitoring vital signs)
• Assisting with personal care and mobility
• Supporting patients’ nutritional and hydration needs
• Undertaking limited range of delegated duties (e.g. taking blood pressure, recording ECG, MRSA screening)
• Simple wound dressings
• Strong teamworking and communication skills are essential to ensure the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of our patients.
• The post holder will be an integral part of the nursing team actively taking part in meeting the needs of patients and of the service in accordance with agreed standards under direct supervision of the registered nurse.
• The post holder will continue to develop essential competencies through training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority.

About the Organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

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. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Closing date

This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Nov 2025