Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Healthcare Support Worker, Falcon Ward, T&O (Fixed Term)

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North East England
Temporary
Support Staff
GBP 27,106 - 28,850 per year

Posted 9 day(s) ago

Reference: 2387247


Job summary

This post is not eligible for sponsorship

Working as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker on Falcon ward which is being transitioned to become a trauma an orthopaedic ward. This is a fixed term post for one year to cover maternity leave.

Carry out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, and in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse/Midwife or Nursing Associate, incorporating:

o Continence Management

o Nutrition & Hydration

o Undertaking and recording of Vital Signs

o Moving & Handling of patients to support independence

o Infection Prevention and Control

o Safeguarding of adults and children.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job description for a further details and an outline of the main duties of the role.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.

Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.

We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.

St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.

Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.

For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org

Details
Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,106 to £28,850 a year per annum inc. HCAS

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

323-NM5236-MH-A

Job locations

Falcon Ward, St Peters Hospital

St. Peters Hospitals NHS Trust

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for a further details and an outline of the main duties of the role.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for a further details and an outline of the main duties of the role.

Person Specification
qualification
Essential
  • NHS Care Certificate or willing to complete within six months
  • Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent)
Desirable
  • level 3 qualification in health and social care
Experience
Essential
  • six months HCSW experience in a relevant care setting
Desirable
  • Has worked for the NHS as a HCSW
Person Specification
qualification
Essential
  • NHS Care Certificate or willing to complete within six months
  • Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE or equivalent)
Desirable
  • level 3 qualification in health and social care
Experience
Essential
  • six months HCSW experience in a relevant care setting
Desirable
  • Has worked for the NHS as a HCSW
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

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Falcon Ward, St Peters Hospital

St. Peters Hospitals NHS Trust

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details
Employer name

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Falcon Ward, St Peters Hospital

St. Peters Hospitals NHS Trust

Chertsey

KT16 0PZ

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)