# Health Care Support Worker (Outpatients) Progression post, band 2 - 3 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-support-worker-outpatients-progression-post-band-2-3/2ec0f0c9-8e70-48cf-ba9a-a5531da54806 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-support-worker-outpatients-progression-post-band-2-3/2ec0f0c9-8e70-48cf-ba9a-a5531da54806.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Great Western Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 - £27,476 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: Band 2 to 3 progression post - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Full and Part Time hours available) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-23T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-09T12:16:50.328Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Wiltshire/Devizes/Great_Western_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Outpatients_Community/Outpatients_Community-v8356494 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8356494?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.gwh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role. We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications. Under the delegation and supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner, the Health Care Assistant will carry out all of the delegated duties listed in the main responsibilities section below independently within the health care team. The post holder will work within the out-patient department as part of a team supporting patients, clinicians and colleagues during outpatient consultations. They will provide the fundamentals of care to patients in the hospital to ensure high standards are maintained in a safe environment including patient safety and to make sure that the care experience is positive by treating all patients, family, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity and courtesy in accordance with Trust values and policies. Full & Part time hours available. ### Main duties of the job No duties are to be undertaken by the post holder unless they have received the correct training. All duties must be in accordance with the Band 2 skills matrix. Previous applicants need not apply ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Will have the knowledge and skills to provide the fundamental care needs for individual patients under the direction and supervision of the registered practitioner, the following can be undertaken in the band 2 training period, following the GWH standards of care. These duties will be repetitive, routine and familiar, following the patient care plan and consent gained from the patient which must include; - Caring and communication with kindness and compassion - Personal Care including catheter care (if required) - Nutrition and Hydration support - Pressure Area Care - Collect specimens (routine bodily fluids only) - Moving and handling - Documentation including food & fluid charts and outcome sheets. - Environmental maintenance - Performing care in line with risk assessments and care plans - Ensure all clinical rooms are stocked up with appropriate clinical forms and patient information sheets - Assist with the preparation of medical notes to facilitate the running of clinics. - Escort to other departments (except theatre) - Instigate Emergency procedure - Completion of accident / incident forms - Promote person centred values and provide support for patients wellbeing and fulfilment Please see job description for further details. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team - Driver with access to a vehicle - Experience of time management and prioritising work. **Desirable** - Prior experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting ### Qualifications **Essential** - GCSE Maths & English grade D or above or Level 1 functional skills in Literacy & Numeracy - QCF or NVQ Level 2 in a health related subject - Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills at interview assessment. **Desirable** - Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support or - Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care or - Level 2 in Health & Social care (NVQ, QCF, RQF) ## Documents - [community opd - band 2. (pdf, 161.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10682546) - [band 3 senior health care support worker (pdf, 99.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10682547) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.