Job overview
Healthcare Support Worker - Band 3
Applicants must either hold a valid Care Certificate or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience. Please make sure you include these details in your application.
Healthcare Support Worker (HCSWs) deliver high quality nursing care to patients, as part of a multi-professional team and work under the direct supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse who delegates the care provision. The post holder is responsible for their own practice, working within the defined limits of competence and within the scope of the role. The registered nurse retains accountability for the care delivered by the HCA.
Successful candidates will have a genuine desire to become a part of our amazing team and provide outstanding care for our patients. You will need to demonstrate the ability to work well within a team and to be hardworking, compassionate and have a passion to care for the client group.
Please note, subject to any offers of employment, work placements will be in line with our vacancy pipeline. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate specific work area requests.
Hours of work are full time 37.5 hours per week, please note part-time working hour requests will not be considered. Should you be interested in working flexibly/part time please contact our 'Bank Partners’ at [email protected]
Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic, dynamic and caring Healthcare Assistants, who have a passion for working on a medical ward to join our supportive and friendly team. You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication and inter-personal skills; It is preferred to have previous experience in the role.
You will be provided a clinical training to learn the role and will have daily supervision by a trained staff to perform safely, confidently and competently the clinical skills required. The Trust are giving opportunities and support for your future career pathway and development.
So if you’re the kind of person who cares about getting things right and wants to make a difference in a forward thinking team we would love to meet you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the Healthcare Assistant role.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Good written communication skills
Education
Essential
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete the Care Certificate within 6-12 weeks
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology
- Demonstrates an insight into personal care needs
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience of working within a ward/hospital in a caring role
Personal attributes
Essential
- Demonstrates a sense of commitment to working in a caring environment with people of all ages
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This advert is for Healthcare Support Worker - Band 3 with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in Carshalton, London, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £30,630 - £32,346 pro rata per annum inc HCAS. The contract type is Permanent: pro rata per annum. The application deadline is 22 Jun 2026.
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