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Healthcare support worker
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Band 2/3
Contract
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  • Llawnamser
  • Gweithio hyblyg
37.5 awr yr wythnos
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360-B-11037
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West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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NHS
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St Albans City Hospital
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St Albans
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£25,768 - £27,928 pa inc HCA
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24/02/2026 23:59

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West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Band 2/3 - Healthcare Support Worker, De La Mare & Beckett Ward

Band 2/3

Trosolwg o'r swydd

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive team on De La Mare and Beckett Ward At St Albans City Hospital.

De La Mare and Beckett Ward is a busy elective unit situated over two floors, delivering high-quality care to patients undergoing elective orthopaedic and elective surgical procedures, while also supporting a urology diagnostic unit.

This role offers a varied and rewarding experience within a well-established multidisciplinary team and involves working across all areas of the ward, providing the opportunity to develop a broad range of clinical skills.

Candidates should demonstrate a caring, compassionate, and patient-focused approach, the ability to work effectively as part of a team, good communication and interpersonal skills, willingness to work flexibly across internal rotations, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Support registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team in delivering high standards of patient-centred care.

Assist patients with personal care, mobility, nutrition, and daily living activities.

Monitor and record vital signs, reporting changes appropriately.

Prepare patients for investigations, procedures, and theatre admissions.

Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable clinical environment.

Support patient flow,  admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and colleagues.

Adhere to Trust policies, infection prevention, and safeguarding procedures.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, 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 closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority,  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 require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
 
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.

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We are recruiting for full time positions covering a 24 hour, 7 day a week shift pattern (rotational shifts, with enhanced pay for weekends and nights). 

Shifts are 12.5 hours long (this includes an hour allocated for breaks). Shifts will cover 7 days per week, days, nights and Bank Holidays.

We cannot accommodate set shift patterns, day or night only shifts. If you are unable to commit to the working pattern, as detailed above, we would suggest that you apply to join NHS Professionals.

You will be required to complete the ‘Care Certificate’ qualification as part of your on-going training.

The Care Certificate is an agreed set of standards that define the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of specific job roles in the health and social care sectors. The qualification is made up of the 15 minimum standards that should be covered if you are 'new to care' and will form part of a robust induction programme.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role. 

 ****** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ ******

Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

Manyleb y person

Education and qualifications:

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Good general education.
  • Good standard of written and spoken English.
  • Willingness to undertake The Care Certificate, Skills for Care & Skills for Health.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • 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:

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Understands the role of a Healthcare Assistant.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Previous training in First Aid.
  • IT skills.

Experience:

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Broad general experience.
  • Team working.
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Previous experience in a health setting.

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

Committed to being an Inclusive EmployerVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Disability confident employerStep into health

Gofynion ymgeisio

Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

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This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Enw
Nichola Jackson
Teitl y swydd
Ward manager
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
Rhif ffôn
01727897459
Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais

Jane Simpson, Ward Manager - [email protected].