Ward Healthcare Support Worker - Path to Band 3

Barts Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Whipps Cross Hospital is recruiting a Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) to work on Syringa Ward. The post is open to experienced HCAs or those new to care, with a six-month pathway to Band 3 upon successful competency completion.

The role involves patient observations, assisting with personal care and mobility, supporting nutrition and hydration, and undertaking limited delegated duties under supervision. An NHS environment emphasizes compassionate, person-centered care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Patient observations and monitoring vital signs.
• Assisting with personal care and mobility tasks.
• Supporting patients’ nutritional and hydration needs.
• Carrying out limited delegated duties (e.g., taking blood pressure, recording ECG, MRSA screening).
• Performing simple wound dressings when required.

Responsibilities

• Post holder is an integral part of the nursing team under direct supervision of a registered nurse.
• Develop essential competencies through training and practice to maintain safety and quality.
• Progression pathway: new-to-care staff progress to Band 3 within six months on successful competency completion.

Skills

Patient observations

Personal care

Mobility support

Nutritional support

Wound care

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Whipps Cross Hospital is recruiting a Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) to work on Syringa Ward. The post is open to experienced HCAs or those new to care, with a six-month pathway to Band 3 upon successful competency completion.

The role involves patient observations, assisting with personal care and mobility, supporting nutrition and hydration, and undertaking limited delegated duties under supervision. An NHS environment emphasizes compassionate, person-centered care and teamwork.