Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for committed, enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join our Community Paediatrics team at Colchester. The role will support clinics running at the Primary Care Centre in Colchester, Clacton hospital, Halstead and Harwich hospital. We have 25 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8am-4pm or 8:30am-4:30pm
You will be offered opportunities to develop both clinically and professionally within a supportive environment and encouraged to participate in service developments. Clinical supervision and a supported induction period are provided.
The successful candidate must be a car driver.
Please note that proven care experience and/or a Care Certificate (or equivalent) is essential to be suitable for a Band 3 HCSW post
Please be advised we can close the advert earlier if sufficient amount of applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
You will meet the direct and indirect care needs of patients under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
You will also meet the needs of the Trust with regards to Induction, mandatory and statutory training.
You will be expected to ensure high standards of patient care at all times, in line with Trust policies and guidelines.
You'll work as an effective member of the nursing and wider multi-professional healthcare team.
You will work within the boundaries of the role of the Healthcare Support Worker and refer to a senior member of the team as required.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
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
- Previous experience in a health setting
Desirable
- Experience within an acute setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Care certificate achieved.
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Driving licence, access to own transport
Desirable
- Evidence of functional skills or willingness to undertake.
- Willingness to undertake further study
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This advert is for Senior Healthcare Support Worker-Community Paediatrics with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Colchester. 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 31 Aug 2026.
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