Job overview
**Please note this role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship**
We are pleased to be holding a Recruitment Event on 4th September. If you are shortlisted for this role you must be able to attend the event in person in Shrewsbury. Interviews and ID checks will be held on the day.
We're looking for kind, compassionate people who want to make a real difference for patients in our hospitals. Whether you're an experienced healthcare support worker looking for a new challenge, or just starting your healthcare career, we will support you to achieve your career goals at SaTH.
This is a great opportunity for those in our local communities who are interested in healthcare careers, and want a rewarding role caring for our patients.
On the day we will be recruiting for the following areas:
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
- Critical Care (with cross site working at Telford as required)
- Emergency Department
- Acute Trauma and Orthopaedic ward
The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford
- Endoscopy Unit
**Please clearly state at the beginning of your supporting information which area you are applying for.**
Main duties of the job
- This role supports nurses in giving care to patients in hospital wards.
- You will help patients with washing, eating, drinking and going to the toilet.
- You will check and record things like temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
- You will help move patients safely and take them to other parts of the hospital.
- You will keep the ward clean and tidy and help with paperwork and phone calls.
- You will work with nurses and other staff to make sure patients feel safe and cared for.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information about this job role please see full job description and person specification.
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
- Sufficient experience to demonstrate a good understanding of clinical care in a hospital environment
- Can describe the Trust Values and demonstrate how they put these into practice within their caring role
- Good understanding of Poppy's Promise
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in Maths and English grade 3-1 ( D-G) Functional Skills L1 or higher
Desirable
- GCSE in Maths and English grade 9-4 ( A – C) Functional Skills L2 or higher
- Level 2 Diploma in clinical Healthcare support NVQ Level 2 in Care or demonstrate a commitment to work towards the diploma qualification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills
- Evidence of the ability to work with a variety of teams, in a number of different acute settings, on a daily basis, to achieve a common goal
- Is aware everyone has different feelings and values and is aware of the need to respect and acknowledge those of other people at all times.
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This advert is for Healthcare Support Worker with Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust in The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital / The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum / pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Aug 2026.
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