Job summary

Healthcare Support Worker- CardiologyBand 3 - 37.5 hours

Ward 3C is an elective day unit looking after patients pre and post cardiac procedures. The ward is open Monday - Friday 07:30-20:00. We are passionate about providing the highest levels of care for our patients and offering the best service we can. If you would like to join the team on Ward 3C we are looking to appoint compassionate, enthusiastic, motivated and caring Healthcare Support Assistants who have proven experience in providing care - either in a hospital or care setting.Barts Heart Centre is one of the largest specialist cardiac centres in Europe where we treat a wide range of patients and have one of the busiest heart attack centres (HAC) in the country. The ward is closely affiliated with the Catheter Laboratory department where we undertake elective cardiac procedures.The successful candidate will work alongside existing Healthcare Support Assistants and Registered Nurses providing care to patients. Personal and professional development opportunities are available including care certificate programme, access to external modules and clinical development supported by Senior Nursing staff.

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) is a member of the ward team who assists in implementing holistic, person centered care and undertakes administrative activities as directed by a registered nurse.

The HSCW works under the direction and supervision of registered nurses to deliver aspects of care within the boundaries of their assessed competencies.

Take a major role in the timely provision of clean and equipped patient bed areas.

Assist in the maintenance of a safe, healthy and hygienic environment

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details

Date posted

07 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£31,554 to £33,270 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-8348983SBH

Job locations

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment

Job description Job responsibilities The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE in maths and English language
• Grade C and above or NVQ Level 2 including maths and English or equivalent

Desirable

• Cardiology Ward experience

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer facing environment

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to manage own workload
• Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills
• Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
• Adaptability to changing workload
• Willing to broaden knowledge and learn specific competencies.
• Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE in maths and English language Grade C and above or NVQ Level 2 including maths and English or equivalent Desirable Cardiology Ward experience Experience Essential Experience of working in a patient care setting or customer facing environment Skills Essential Good interpersonal skills Ability to work as a team member Ability to manage own workload Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication skills Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure Adaptability to changing workload Willing to broaden knowledge and learn specific competencies. Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

St Bartholomew's Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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