Job requirements
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Location
Must reside within the West Midlands area.
- Qualifications
Requirements
- Qualifications
Currently practising, or has practised, as a Ward HCA within a surgical or inpatient setting for a minimum of 6 months within the last 12 months.
- Qualifications
Proven experience working in the NHS
- Qualifications
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Qualifications
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary theatre team.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
Ward Healthcare Assistants Needed!
18 Week Support is seeking HCA's to join their friendly and supportive team in the West Midlands area. You will be required to be currently working in an NHS Setting as an HCA within the UK.
You will be supporting the following specialities, you may have experience in any one of these to be considered:
- Urology
- Gynaecology
- General Surgery
Please note that all applicants must reside within the West Midlands area in order to be considered for the role.
Main duties of the job
Weekday and Weekend shifts available (8am-6pm)
Excellent day rate
Ongoing sessions available
Complete flexibility - work to fit around your substantive post
The chance to meet and work with new clinicians
About us
Working as part of a fantastic team supported by the 18 Week Clinical and Nurse Leads in your specialty and overseen by our Chief Nurse
Excellent daily rate (paid via clinical payroll)
The opportunity to work with leading clinicians
Ongoing sessions available over a long duration
Training and orientation provided where needed
Flexible work you chose when you want to work for us and can fit it around your NHS or other commitments
Booking and scheduling app that allows you to easily see work in your specialty and local area as well as book shifts at the click of a button
Details
- Date posted: 24 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £250 a day Paid via PAYE
- Contract: Bank
- Duration: 1 years
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: E0341-26-0063
- Job locations: West Midlands, West Midlands and Surrounding areas, SY4 3LJ, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Support patients throughout their inpatient surgical journey within a Urology/ General Surgery ward setting.
- Assist nursing staff in delivering high standards of patient-centred care.
- Take and record patient observations accurately, escalating concerns appropriately.
- Provide compassionate, professional, and dignified care to all patients.
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This advert is for Ward HCA - West Midlands with 18 Week Support Limited in West Midlands and Surrounding areas, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Healthcare assistant role. The advertised salary is £250.00. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 19 Jan 2027.
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