Job summary

Are you caring and good at talking to people?Do you enjoy working as part of a team?Do you want to make a difference for NHS patients in Buckinghamshire?

You have the opportunity to join our fantastic and friendly Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) family as a healthcare support worker - no previous experience needed.

These are great opportunities for candidates who are looking to step into healthcare for the first time, or for those who are already in healthcare and want to work for an NHS Trust. Health Care Support Workers play a crucial role in all aspects of care delivery for our patients.

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.

Main duties of the job

You will be joining a team of dedicated professionals who you will learn from on the job, we provide training to ensure you have the skills for the role and offer development opportunities to realise your career potential.

You will be enrolled onto a health care support worker induction programme held each month, ensuring you feel supported as you take the first steps into your new career.

Shift patterns on Day Surgery are: 07;00 to 20:30, Monday to Friday (no weekends).

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -https://bit.ly/3DNEQfD

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?o We are committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and What do we stand for?o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details

Date posted

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCC8055421-A

Job locations

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Education, Qualification & Training

Desirable

• Care Certificate in healthcare (Level 3)
• Willing to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English)

Experience

Essential

• Understands nature of the HCSW role and responsibilities

Desirable

• Previous experience in a health care setting
• Evidence of working in a busy environment
• Experience in a customer focused environment

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
• Ability to use a computer
• Ability to communicate in English clearly and concisely with patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
• Understands concept of Confidentiality and standards of conduct and care
• Courteous with patients and others both internal and external

Special Circumstances

Essential

• Ability to work agreed shift patterns designed to meet service needs.

Person Specification Education, Qualification & Training Desirable Care Certificate in healthcare (Level 3) Willing to work towards Level 2 functional skills (Math & English) Experience Essential Understands nature of the HCSW role and responsibilities Desirable Previous experience in a health care setting Evidence of working in a busy environment Experience in a customer focused environment Skills, Abilities & Knowledge Essential Ability to write clearly and legibly in English Ability to use a computer Ability to communicate in English clearly and concisely with patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team Understands concept of Confidentiality and standards of conduct and care Courteous with patients and others both internal and external Special Circumstances Essential Ability to work agreed shift patterns designed to meet service needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)