Band 2/3 - Healthcare Support Worker, Medicine/Surgery
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Watford, WD18 0HB
Salary
£26,618 to £28,850
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
Are you passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care? We're looking for Health Care Support Workers to join our dedicated teams across ...
As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will play a vital role within the nursing team, delivering high-quality care and support to patients and their families.
This role requires someone who consistently puts patients at the heart of everything they do, ensuring compassionate, person-centred care every day.
You will provide hands-on personal care while actively encouraging and supporting patients to maintain their independence wherever possible.
Please visit the following website for information about the role of a Healthcare Support Worker:
https: //www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/healthcare-support-worker/roles-healthcare-support-worker/healthcare-assistant
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Good general education.
- Good standard of written and spoken English.
- Willingness to undertake The Care Certificate, Skills for Care & Skills for Health.
Desirable
- Completion of the Care Certificate.
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
- English GCSE A*- C, 4-9 or Functional skills level 2.
- Maths GCSE A*-C, 4-9 or Functional skills level 2.
Knowledge:
Essential
- Understands the role of a Healthcare Assistant.
Desirable
- Previous training in First Aid.
- IT skills.
Experience:
Essential
- Broad general experience.
- Team working.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a health setting.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
21 August 2026
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