Job overview
We are looking for a full time Health Care Assistant to join our friendly team that is passionate to enhance the patient's surgical journey and really make a difference.
A medical and surgical background is desirable to support a streamline nurse-led pre-surgery admission, post-operative nursing care and nurse-led discharge.
The environment is fast paced with a high patient turnaround.
A willingness to learn is a must due to supporting in-patient and high dependency areas when required.
Venipuncture, Cannulation and ECG recording skills desirable however training will be provided.
Shadowing opportunities and MDT working alongside Pre-Op Assessment, Theatres, Theatre Recovery, Endoscopy and Intensive Care readily available.
Main duties of the job
- To undertake any other duties, required by line manager appropriate to the grade and relevant to the post.
- To assist the registered nurse in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care
- To report any concerns to the registered nurse relating to standards of cleanliness, hazards and patient safety within the clinical area
- To ensure the registered nurse is regularly updated on patients’ condition and progress
- To ensure the equipment is clean and in good working order
- To ensure the environment is clean and tidy.
- To participate with the induction of staff new to the clinical area.
- To minimize hazards in the working area and report any identifiable hazards to the line manager. To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area.
- To demonstrate effective communication, both orally and in writing, to ensure dissemination of information.
- To maintain confidentiality at all times
- To promote awareness of child protection issues referring to area child protection policy and Trust policy. Attend child protection training in accordance with the policy.
- To promote awareness of adult protection issues referring to the Herefordshire Multi-Agency Policy and Procedures for The Protection of Vulnerable Adults from Abuse. Attend adult protection training sessions in accordance with the policies and procedures.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Working with people
- Proven experience in acute ward environmen
Education & Qualifications
Desirable
- A minimum Maths and English GCSE grades 3 – 9 or grades A,B,C,D or equivalent Functional Skills qualifications
- Willingness to undertake the Maths and English Functional Skills qualifications
- Diploma level 2/3 in Health & Social Care
- Willingness to work towards Apprenticeship level 2/3 in Health & Social Care
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of roles and responsibilities within clinical setting
- Knowledge of administrative and demonstrable organisation skills
- Keyboard skills
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This advert is for Health Care Support Worker - Daycase with Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Rotational. The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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