Job summary
Want to be part of a great care story?
How would you like to work for a trust where you are supported by your team and senior managers? Would you like to have time to deliver the care you feel your patients deserve? Would you like to be given the opportunity to develop the skills required to care for the increasing demands of patients who are cared for in the modern NHS.
This is a fixed term post to provide cover for absence for specific purpose that we anticipate will be required for 12 months. We reserve the right to end this contract sooner with appropriate notice.
Lickey ward is a welcoming, supportive and patient-centred environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our strong multidisciplinary approach, working closely with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses and support services to deliver personalised rehabilitation programmes.
We are looking for individuals who:
Have experience working in a health, social care or care setting.
Demonstrate kindness, compassion and a commitment to excellent patient care.
Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
Are motivated to support people to achieve independence and rehabilitation goals.
This a part time role.
Please note the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role. Employment on a time limited visa doesn't guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
Main duties of the job
As a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, you will work under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality, person-centred care.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting patients with personal care needs while promoting dignity, independence and choice.
Assisting patients with mobility, rehabilitation activities and daily living skills.
Undertaking and recording clinical observations such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturations, height and weight.
Supporting patients with nutrition and hydration.
Observing and reporting changes in patients' physical, emotional or mental wellbeing.
Contributing to patient documentation and electronic record keeping.
Communicating effectively with patients, families, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Maintaining a safe, clean and therapeutic ward environment.
Supporting the delivery of rehabilitation programmes that help patients achieve their goals and maximise independence.
Most importantly, you will embody the Trust values of being Courageous, Ambitious, Responsive, Empowering and Supportive (CARES) in everything you do.
This is a rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to patients' recovery and quality of life every day.
Successful applicants will be expected to work a variety of shifts over a 7-day period including days and nights and weekends.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Details
- Date posted: 18 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 6 months
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: C9798-2552
- Job locations: Lickey Ward, Princess of Wales Community Hospital, Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0BD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of care related procedures, clinical observations and relevant legislation
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a care environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational qualification level 3 or equivalent / level 2 qualification in care and willing to undertake relevant level 3 qualification upon appointment.
- Care Certificate or expected to gain within 12 weeks of commencing in Trust.
- Willing and able to undertake Safety Intervention training.
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Additional Criteria
Essential
- I understand that the Trust will not routinely provide sponsorship to work for this role, and employment on a time limited visa doesn't guarantee sponsorship at point of expiry.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to provide limited delegated clinical duties to patients e.g. patient observations.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
- Role modelling good behaviour.
- A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
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This advert is for Healthcare Assistant with Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust in Lickey Ward, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25760.00 to £27476.00. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 01 Sep 2026.
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