Job summary

Whipps Cross University Hospital is looking to recruit a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 who will work in Accident & Emergency department (A&E) at Whipps Cross. This post is open to individuals who are both experienced Healthcare Support Workers or those new to care. Individuals that are new to care will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within six months upon successful completion of all required competencies.

We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a hospital setting. The role involves undertaking a range of delegated clinical tasks, such as:

• Patient observations (e.g., monitoring vital signs)
• Assisting with personal care and mobility
• Supporting patients' nutritional and hydration needs
• Undertaking limited range of delegated duties (e.g. taking blood pressure, recording ECG, MRSA screening)
• Simple wound dressings
• Strong teamworking and communication skills are essential to ensure the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of our patients.

An excellent communicator, they have experience of working in a team, to ensure the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our patients.

Barts Health has a diverse and busy service that may require staff to be flexible in their working. The post holder will be required to work within a challenging clinical environment and may undertake shift work which may include nights and weekends.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to work within a challenging clinical environment and may undertake shift work which may include nights and weekends.

The post holder will be an integral part of the nursing team actively taking part in meeting the needs of patients and of the service in accordance with agreed standards under direct supervision of the registered nurse. The post holder will continue to develop essential competencies though training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority.

This post attracts individuals who are new to care. You will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within 6 months upon successful completion of all required competencies; until then, you will be placed at a Band 2 salary.

About us

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

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

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.

Job summary

Healthcare Support Worker - Recruitment Event

We're thrilled to invite you to our Healthcare Support Worker Recruitment Event on Saturday 19th September 2026 at Great Western Hospital.

Our event is aimed towards new to care candidates looking for a change and are interested in joining our Trust. You will learn more about the Trust, our services, and meet the Careers team, ward managers and staff that to assist you in making your decisions about your future with us.

Get ready for an inspiring and action-packed introduction to your future in healthcare!

Day Schedule:-

Welcome Presentation - Kick off with an energizing overview of your recruitment journey, hear real HCSW insights, and get a warm welcome from the team.

Hands-On Personal Care Demo - See what compassionate care looks like in action.

Literacy & Numeracy Assessment

On-the-Day Interview Possibility - If slots are available.

Virtual Interview Options - Prefer a later date? No problem--follow-up interviews are already scheduled online.

This role operates strictly on a rota basis and does not offer fixed shifts. You must be willing to work 12-hour shifts, which are standard across most wards. These shifts include a mix of days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays, scheduled as part of a rolling rota.

Note all applicants will receive an invitation prior to the attendance of the event on completion of their application via NHS jobs with confirmation of the attendee slot.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for delivering individual patient care and will be expected to support the team leaders and the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.

You will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic, to help improve both the patient experience and the nursing care. You will be working in an environment that will be a challenge to your organisational skills and one that will enhance your knowledge of various specialties

This role is offered on a progression scheme where you will undertake the Care Certificate which approximately take 6 months to complete where your pay band will increase.

Should you be selected for a role within our Maternity Services, you will be supported to following a Band 2-3 Progression Programme, the programme offers a structured and supportive pathway for Maternity Care Assistants (MCA) to develop into Band 3 Maternity Support Workers (MSW), typically within 12 months. The programme provides a strong focus on both maternity and neonatal care, combining hands-on clinical experience with competency-based assessments, mandatory training, and e-learning aligned to the national MSW framework.

About us

Working for us will provide you with the opportunity to be part of an experienced team, working in a busy environment enabling you to further develop your skills and experience so you can provide our patients with the high quality care that we know you strive to deliver.

We're one of the top employers in the NHS in the South West. As committed as you will be to doing the best for your patients, we're just as committed to helping you to get the most out of your role.

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

Job summary

Package Description: Join our Sexual Health team and make a real difference in your community Please note that this is a part time hours role - various hours can be offered to include inreach and outreach (spokes) HCA work Are you a caring, compassionate individual looking for a flexible role within a supportive healthcare environment? We are looking for enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants to join our Sexual Health Service across Leicestershire and Rutland. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of high-quality sexual health care within both our main clinic locations (inreach) and community outreach (spoke) settings. With a variety of part-time hours available, this role offers flexibility while providing a rewarding opportunity to support patients accessing essential sexual health services. About the role As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting clinicians to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care. You will play a key role in ensuring our clinics run smoothly, helping patients feel welcomed, respected and supported throughout their journey. The role involves working across both hub and outreach locations throughout Leicestershire and Rutland, providing a diverse and enga

Main duties of the job

Join our Sexual Health team and make a real difference in your community. Please note that this is a part-time role with various hours available to include inreach and outreach Healthcare Assistant work. We are looking for compassionate individuals who are enthusiastic about supporting high-quality sexual health care across Leicestershire and Rutland. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and support clinicians during consultations and procedures, undertake routine observations, and assist with sexual health screenings. High standards of infection control and confidentiality are essential, and you will be required to maintain accurate clinical records. The role requires travel across Leicestershire and Rutland and offers flexible working hours. In return, we offer a salary dependent on experience and access to our group pension, discounts, and professional development opportunities.

About us

We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency, and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children's community health services, primary care services, including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services, as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year. Guided by our values of care, thoughtfulness, and action, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome diverse applicants. We ensure an inclusive environment and adhere to safeguarding practices.

Job summary

<p><strong>Join our Sexual Health team and make a real difference in your community</strong></p><p><u><strong>Please note that this is a part time hours role - </strong></u><span><strong><u>various hours can be offered to include inreach and outreach (spokes) HCA work</u></strong></span></p><p>Are you a caring, compassionate individual looking for a flexible role within a supportive healthcare environment?</p><p>We are looking for enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants to join our Sexual Health Service across Leicestershire and Rutland. This is an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of high-quality sexual health care within both our main clinic locations (inreach) and community outreach (spoke) settings.</p><p>With a variety of part-time hours available, this role offers flexibility while providing a rewarding opportunity to support patients accessing essential sexual health services.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the role</strong></p><p>As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting clinicians to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care. You will play a key role in ensuring our clinics run smoothly, helping patients feel welcomed, respected and supported throughout their journey.</p><p>The role involves working across both hub and

Main duties of the job

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

About us

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

HCRGCG/TP/152668/20511

Job locations

HCRG Care Group

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE11 1DQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Company

We change lives by transforming health and care.

Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.

To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2

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Job description Job responsibilities About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UK’s leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesn’t happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and we’ll need to close it earlier than the date we’ve shown here. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2 0

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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

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE11 1DQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HCRG Care Group

Address

HCRG Care Group

Loughborough

Leicestershire

LE11 1DQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Consultant Clinical Scientist (Blood Sciences & Chemical Pathology) to join our Chemical Pathology team at Band 8C. This is a senior scientific leadership role with responsibility for delivering a high-quality, comprehensive Chemical Pathology service across the Trust, including clinical advice, specialist scientific interpretation and leadership of quality and governance.

You will act as Deputy Head of Department and provide clinical leadership for Blood Sciences developments at the Croxley Green Park Laboratory. The role offers an opportunity to shape service development, quality improvement, research, education and innovation while working closely with clinicians, laboratory teams and external partners. The role participates in 24-hour clinical advisory cover; core departmental hours and rota arrangements will be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job

You will provide expert scientific and clinical advice on the selection, performance and interpretation of complex biochemical investigations, supporting diagnosis, treatment and monitoring. You will lead the Chemical Pathology Quality Management System, including IQC, EQA, audit, incident investigation, CAPA and UKAS compliance, and act as a senior adviser on quality and governance.

As Deputy Head of Department, you will support operational and strategic planning, workforce development, recruitment, appraisal and financial management. You will lead Point of Care Testing activity and support Blood Sciences developments at Croxley Green Park Laboratory. You will also contribute to research and development, service improvement, teaching and professional education, working collaboratively with clinicians, Pathology colleagues, HSL and external stakeholders.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please [email protected] If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8c

Salary

£81,774 to £93,879 a year inc HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

360-C-11719

Job locations

Cross Site

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder reports to the Consultant Chemical Pathologist (Head of Department) and is accountable through the Head if Department and Clinical Director of Pathology. Key relationships include Pathology senior leadership, HSL colleagues, other Pathology disciplines, medical and nursing teams, GPs, patients and accrediting bodies. Responsibilities include providing a comprehensive Chemical Pathology service; maintaining clinical and scientific standards; leading quality management, UKAS accreditation and governance; providing specialist clinical advice; supporting Point of Care Testing; leading service development and improvement; contributing to workforce planning, recruitment, training and appraisal; supporting research, audit and innovation; and assisting with budget planning, procurement and business cases. The post holder will work across Trust sites, including Croxley Green Park Laboratory, as required, and will contribute to 24-hour clinical advisory cover.

Job description Job responsibilities The post holder reports to the Consultant Chemical Pathologist (Head of Department) and is accountable through the Head if Department and Clinical Director of Pathology. Key relationships include Pathology senior leadership, HSL colleagues, other Pathology disciplines, medical and nursing teams, GPs, patients and accrediting bodies. Responsibilities include providing a comprehensive Chemical Pathology service; maintaining clinical and scientific standards; leading quality management, UKAS accreditation and governance; providing specialist clinical advice; supporting Point of Care Testing; leading service development and improvement; contributing to workforce planning, recruitment, training and appraisal; supporting research, audit and innovation; and assisting with budget planning, procurement and business cases. The post holder will work across Trust sites, including Croxley Green Park Laboratory, as required, and will contribute to 24-hour clinical advisory cover.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• First Degree or assessed equivalent of knowledge and expertise.
• Masters Degree or assessed equivalent level of knowledge and expertise in speciality of Clinical Biochemistry.
• Full Membership or Fellowship of Royal College of Pathologists as required for Medical Consultant.
• OR relevant PhD.
• Demonstration of Continuing Professional Development at agreed level of participation.
• Registration as a clinical scientist with Health Professions Council.

Desirable

• PhD

Knowledge

Essential

• To have a thorough knowledge of human biochemistry and chemistry including metabolic processes, physiology, pharmacology and drug interference.
• To have a sound basic knowledge in other areas of Pathology.
• To have an extensive knowledge of routine and specialised analytical methods, quality assurance and problem solving.
• Able to perform risk assessments on a variety of laboratory situations.
• To have a thorough knowledge of metabolic medicine in adults, children and neonates including inherited disorders, endocrinology disease and toxicology.
• Fully conversant with COSHH regulations and their application to laboratories.
• Able to perform clinical risk assessments and resolve problems or investigate complaints relating to the service as part of Clinical Governance.
• To have a good knowledge of managerial processes within the Trust and NHS.
• Experience of membership of committees at directorate level or above.
• Good awareness of Trust Policies and procedures and how they relate to the staff and service of the department.
• Extensive knowledge of national professional and NHS guidelines relating to service provision and quality.
• Good knowledge of financial management, resource allocations and procurement.
• Involvement in service planning and development.

Desirable

• To have expert knowledge in a highly specialised area,
• Knowledge by experience of national committees of profession of NHS or international groups.

Experience

Essential

• To have completed a minimum of 5 years in post as a Registered Clinical Scientist of which 2 years should have been at advanced practitioner level.
• To have developed an expertise in one or more specialised analytical or clinical areas to a point of acting at an expert level within the Trust.
• To have attained a good record of achievement in research, development and audit activities, through presentations at national or international conferences and publication in peer reviewed journals.

Desirable

• To have attained status as a national or international expert or adviser

Skills

Essential

• Well-developed analytical (technical skills).
• Proven research and development.
• Well-developed deductive and intuitive abilities.
• Able to lead on service development and delivery at a departmental level on general service or more specific aspects.
• Able to initiate, direct and co-ordinate R&D activities.
• Able to lead and co-ordinate Audit activities and authorise corrective action
• Well-developed clinical awareness within and beyond the context of own speciality.
• Able to advise senior medical staff, nursing staff and other health professionals on investigation and interpretation of biochemical and metabolic processes in complex situations also utilising data from other specialities.
• Able to recognise patterns of abnormality and relate them to clinical situations and provide appropriate clinical advice.
• Able to analyse highly complex information from outside as well as within the service and use to evaluate differential diagnoses.
• Able to take personal responsibility for own decisions and advice for those of more junior staff.
• Able to conduct clinical audit and present reports.
• Able to advice and lead on broad service development and strategic planning.
• Able to use laboratory computer systems and standard software packages.
• Able to provide leadership within the Department, across the Trust and beyond within the context of service planning and development of quality.
• Able to provide professional direction.
• Able to organise and manage complex activities.
• Detailed awareness of current and developing NHS and healthcare issues and guidelines.
• Able to develop and take responsibility for professional guidelines and policies impacting across the Trust and Health Community.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Able to teach students, laboratory staff, nursing and medical staff.
• Able to prepare and present complex scientific and clinical information at local, national or international conferences.
• Able to challenge with confidence established scientific and clinical views using reasoned argument, personal knowledge and research findings.
• Able to maintain intense concentration despite frequent interruptions.
• Able to establish and maintain effective networks with professional, clinical and managerial colleagues within and beyond the Trust.
• Good coaching and mentoring skills.
• Able to supervise and lead the activities of staff of all grades and backgrounds.

Desirable

• Able to lead on service development beyond the department.
• Able to provide national guidelines and policies
• Able to lead networks at a national level.

Person Specification Education Essential First Degree or assessed equivalent of knowledge and expertise. Masters Degree or assessed equivalent level of knowledge and expertise in speciality of Clinical Biochemistry. Full Membership or Fellowship of Royal College of Pathologists as required for Medical Consultant. OR relevant PhD. Demonstration of Continuing Professional Development at agreed level of participation. Registration as a clinical scientist with Health Professions Council. Desirable PhD Knowledge Essential To have a thorough knowledge of human biochemistry and chemistry including metabolic processes, physiology, pharmacology and drug interference. To have a sound basic knowledge in other areas of Pathology. To have an extensive knowledge of routine and specialised analytical methods, quality assurance and problem solving. Able to perform risk assessments on a variety of laboratory situations. To have a thorough knowledge of metabolic medicine in adults, children and neonates including inherited disorders, endocrinology disease and toxicology. Fully conversant with COSHH regulations and their application to laboratories. Able to perform clinical risk assessments and resolve problems or investigate complaints relating to the service as part of Clinical Governance. To have a good knowledge of managerial processes within the Trust and NHS. Experience of membership of committees at directorate level or above. Good awareness of Trust Policies and procedures and how they relate to the staff and service of the department. Extensive knowledge of national professional and NHS guidelines relating to service provision and quality. Good knowledge of financial management, resource allocations and procurement. Involvement in service planning and development. Desirable To have expert knowledge in a highly specialised area, Knowledge by experience of national committees of profession of NHS or international groups. Experience Essential To have completed a minimum of 5 years in post as a Registered Clinical Scientist of which 2 years should have been at advanced practitioner level. To have developed an expertise in one or more specialised analytical or clinical areas to a point of acting at an expert level within the Trust. To have attained a good record of achievement in research, development and audit activities, through presentations at national or international conferences and publication in peer reviewed journals. Desirable To have attained status as a national or international expert or adviser Skills Essential Well-developed analytical (technical skills). Proven research and development. Well-developed deductive and intuitive abilities. Able to lead on service development and delivery at a departmental level on general service or more specific aspects. Able to initiate, direct and co-ordinate R&D activities. Able to lead and co-ordinate Audit activities and authorise corrective action Well-developed clinical awareness within and beyond the context of own speciality. Able to advise senior medical staff, nursing staff and other health professionals on investigation and interpretation of biochemical and metabolic processes in complex situations also utilising data from other specialities. Able to recognise patterns of abnormality and relate them to clinical situations and provide appropriate clinical advice. Able to analyse highly complex information from outside as well as within the service and use to evaluate differential diagnoses. Able to take personal responsibility for own decisions and advice for those of more junior staff. Able to conduct clinical audit and present reports. Able to advice and lead on broad service development and strategic planning. Able to use laboratory computer systems and standard software packages. Able to provide leadership within the Department, across the Trust and beyond within the context of service planning and development of quality. Able to provide professional direction. Able to organise and manage complex activities. Detailed awareness of current and developing NHS and healthcare issues and guidelines. Able to develop and take responsibility for professional guidelines and policies impacting across the Trust and Health Community. Good oral and written communication skills. Able to teach students, laboratory staff, nursing and medical staff. Able to prepare and present complex scientific and clinical information at local, national or international conferences. Able to challenge with confidence established scientific and clinical views using reasoned argument, personal knowledge and research findings. Able to maintain intense concentration despite frequent interruptions. Able to establish and maintain effective networks with professional, clinical and managerial colleagues within and beyond the Trust. Good coaching and mentoring skills. Able to supervise and lead the activities of staff of all grades and backgrounds. Desirable Able to lead on service development beyond the department. Able to provide national guidelines and policies Able to lead networks at a national level.

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Cross Site

Watford

WD18 0HB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Swaffham and Downham PCN is looking for a Healthcare Support Worker to join our nursing team, working flexibly across our member practices to support patients and clinical colleagues throughout the network.

This is a role we welcome applications for at two levels: as a first step into a healthcare career for someone with no prior clinical experience, or as a more established role for a candidate who already holds relevant Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker experience.

The post-holder will work at Support Worker Level Practice as described in the Primary Care and General Nursing Career and Core Capabilities Framework, delivering care and tasks delegated by a registered professional, and will operate under indirect supervision once competent, with direct supervision provided when learning new skills.

Main duties of the job

Deliver opportunistic and planned health promotion advice on diet, physical activity, alcohol and weight management, escalating to a registered clinician where specialist advice is needed.

Support smoking cessation activity, including brief interventions and signposting to local stop-smoking services.

Support delivery of NHS Health Checks and other prevention programmes, including basic measurements (height, weight, BMI, blood pressure).

Provide patients with health promotion literature and signpost to community, voluntary sector and social prescribing services.

Support uptake of national screening programmes (e.g. cervical, bowel, breast) through patient information and reminders.

Prepare vaccination clinics, including stock checks, cold chain monitoring, equipment set-up and clinic room readiness.

Support the administration of vaccines once trained, assessed as competent and formally authorised to do so.

Accurately record all vaccinations given on the clinical system (EMIS/SystmOne), including batch numbers and consent, in line with PCN and practice protocols.

Monitor patients following vaccination for immediate reactions and escalate any concerns promptly to a registered clinician.

Support seasonal campaigns (e.g. flu, COVID-19, RSV) and childhood or adult catch-up clinics across all PCN sites.

Assist with maintaining vaccine stock, ordering, and accurate cold chain documentation.

About us

Swaffham and Downham PCN is an innovative network that values its staff. We invest in wellbeing, training and development at every level, and we are proud to offer routes into healthcare careers for people at the very start of their journey, alongside opportunities for experienced practitioners to grow and specialise.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary subject to skills & experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5629-26-0010

Job locations

Swaffham & Downham PCN

Marham Surgery, The Street

The Street

Marham, King's Lynn

Norfolk

PE33 9HP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main Duties and Responsibilities1. Health Promotion & Prevention

Deliver opportunistic and planned health promotion advice on diet, physical activity, alcohol and weight management, escalating to a registered clinician where specialist advice is needed.

Support smoking cessation activity, including brief interventions and signposting to local stop-smoking services.

Support delivery of NHS Health Checks and other prevention programmes, including basic measurements, height, weight, BMI, blood pressure.

Provide patients with health promotion literature and signpost to community, voluntary sector and social prescribing services.

Support uptake of national screening programmes e.g. cervical, bowel, and breast, through patient information and reminders.

2. Vaccination & Immunisation

Prepare vaccination clinics, including stock checks, cold chain monitoring, equipment set-up and clinic room readiness.

Support the administration of vaccines once trained, assessed as competent and formally authorised to do so.

Accurately record all vaccinations given on the clinical system (EMIS/SystmOne), including batch numbers and consent, in line with PCN and practice protocols.

Monitor patients following vaccination for immediate reactions and escalate any concerns promptly to a registered clinician.

Support seasonal campaigns e.g. flu, COVID-19, RSV, and childhood or adult catch-up clinics across all PCN sites.

Assist with maintaining vaccine stock, ordering, and accurate cold chain documentation.

3. Clinical Observations & Support

Undertake and accurately record routine clinical observations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturations, height, weight and urinalysis.

Support registered professionals during clinics, including chaperoning, preparing rooms and equipment, and assisting with clinical procedures.

Undertake ECG recording once trained and assessed as competent.

Undertake venepuncture-phlebotomy services once trained and assessed as competent, where required by the PCN.

Prepare, clean and maintain clinical rooms and equipment, including stock rotation and calibration checks, in line with infection control standards.

4. Long-Term Condition & MDT Support

Support patients attending long-term condition review clinics e.g. diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and asthma, by taking measurements and completing structured templates ahead of clinician review.

Work alongside GPs, nurses, pharmacists, social prescribers and other ARRS roles as part of the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Support proactive care initiatives, including virtual and in-person care home rounds and case-finding activities, under supervision.

Help identify patients experiencing health inequalities or wider social and welfare needs, escalating to the appropriate team member e.g. social prescriber and care coordinator.

5. Delegated Clinical Care

Deliver basic wound care, including simple wound cleansing, dressing changes and skin care, strictly in line with a care plan set by a registered professional.

Support continence and personal care tasks as directed by a registered clinician, where required.

Carry out delegated care tasks accurately and safely, working within the defined limits of the role and competencies.

Recognise when a patient's presentation falls outside the scope of the role and escalate promptly to more senior clinical staff.

6. Records, Governance & Escalation

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legible clinical records on EMIS-SystmOne, in line with PCN documentation standards.

Support data quality and template completion for PCN audits, QOF and Enhanced Access/DES requirements.

Report safety incidents, near misses and safeguarding concerns promptly, following PCN incident-reporting and safeguarding policies.

Maintain patient confidentiality at all times, in line with data protection legislation and the PCN's information governance policy.

7. Flexible Network Working

Work flexibly across the PCN according to patient and service need.

Adapt to the working practices, clinical systems and teams of different member practices.

Travel between sites as required, in line with the PCN's travel and expenses policy.

General / Corporate Responsibilities

Confidentiality: treat all information relating to patients, staff and PCN business as strictly confidential, in line with the Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR and the PCN's Information Governance policy.

Health & Safety: take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others, complying with the PCN's Health & Safety policy and reporting hazards promptly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: treat all patients, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect, and act in accordance with the PCN's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy.

Infection Prevention and Control: adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures at all times, including hand hygiene, use of PPE and safe waste disposal.

Safeguarding: act in accordance with the PCN's safeguarding children and adults policies, escalating any concerns promptly through the appropriate pathway.

Personal & Professional Development: participate in mandatory training, supervision, appraisal and the Care Certificate (where applicable), and take an active role in your own personal development plan.

Quality and Safety: contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, incident reporting and learning within the PCN.

Flexibility: undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and banding, as reasonably required by the PCN.

Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities1. Health Promotion & Prevention Deliver opportunistic and planned health promotion advice on diet, physical activity, alcohol and weight management, escalating to a registered clinician where specialist advice is needed. Support smoking cessation activity, including brief interventions and signposting to local stop-smoking services. Support delivery of NHS Health Checks and other prevention programmes, including basic measurements, height, weight, BMI, blood pressure. Provide patients with health promotion literature and signpost to community, voluntary sector and social prescribing services. Support uptake of national screening programmes e.g. cervical, bowel, and breast, through patient information and reminders.2. Vaccination & Immunisation Prepare vaccination clinics, including stock checks, cold chain monitoring, equipment set-up and clinic room readiness. Support the administration of vaccines once trained, assessed as competent and formally authorised to do so. Accurately record all vaccinations given on the clinical system (EMIS/SystmOne), including batch numbers and consent, in line with PCN and practice protocols. Monitor patients following vaccination for immediate reactions and escalate any concerns promptly to a registered clinician. Support seasonal campaigns e.g. flu, COVID-19, RSV, and childhood or adult catch-up clinics across all PCN sites. Assist with maintaining vaccine stock, ordering, and accurate cold chain documentation.3. Clinical Observations & Support Undertake and accurately record routine clinical observations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiratory rate, oxygen saturations, height, weight and urinalysis. Support registered professionals during clinics, including chaperoning, preparing rooms and equipment, and assisting with clinical procedures. Undertake ECG recording once trained and assessed as competent. Undertake venepuncture-phlebotomy services once trained and assessed as competent, where required by the PCN. Prepare, clean and maintain clinical rooms and equipment, including stock rotation and calibration checks, in line with infection control standards.4. Long-Term Condition & MDT Support Support patients attending long-term condition review clinics e.g. diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and asthma, by taking measurements and completing structured templates ahead of clinician review. Work alongside GPs, nurses, pharmacists, social prescribers and other ARRS roles as part of the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team. Support proactive care initiatives, including virtual and in-person care home rounds and case-finding activities, under supervision. Help identify patients experiencing health inequalities or wider social and welfare needs, escalating to the appropriate team member e.g. social prescriber and care coordinator.5. Delegated Clinical Care Deliver basic wound care, including simple wound cleansing, dressing changes and skin care, strictly in line with a care plan set by a registered professional. Support continence and personal care tasks as directed by a registered clinician, where required. Carry out delegated care tasks accurately and safely, working within the defined limits of the role and competencies. Recognise when a patient's presentation falls outside the scope of the role and escalate promptly to more senior clinical staff.6. Records, Governance & Escalation Maintain accurate, contemporaneous and legible clinical records on EMIS-SystmOne, in line with PCN documentation standards. Support data quality and template completion for PCN audits, QOF and Enhanced Access/DES requirements. Report safety incidents, near misses and safeguarding concerns promptly, following PCN incident-reporting and safeguarding policies. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times, in line with data protection legislation and the PCN's information governance policy.7. Flexible Network Working Work flexibly across the PCN according to patient and service need. Adapt to the working practices, clinical systems and teams of different member practices. Travel between sites as required, in line with the PCN's travel and expenses policy. General / Corporate Responsibilities Confidentiality: treat all information relating to patients, staff and PCN business as strictly confidential, in line with the Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR and the PCN's Information Governance policy. Health & Safety: take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others, complying with the PCN's Health & Safety policy and reporting hazards promptly. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: treat all patients, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respect, and act in accordance with the PCN's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy. Infection Prevention and Control: adhere to infection prevention and control policies and procedures at all times, including hand hygiene, use of PPE and safe waste disposal. Safeguarding: act in accordance with the PCN's safeguarding children and adults policies, escalating any concerns promptly through the appropriate pathway. Personal & Professional Development: participate in mandatory training, supervision, appraisal and the Care Certificate (where applicable), and take an active role in your own personal development plan. Quality and Safety: contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, incident reporting and learning within the PCN. Flexibility: undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and banding, as reasonably required by the PCN.

Person Specification

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

• Good communication and interpersonal skills; basic IT and record-keeping skills; ability to work as part of a team; understanding of confidentiality.

Desirable

• Awareness of long-term condition management; understanding of health promotion principles; knowledge of primary care systems (EMIS/SystmOne.

Other

Essential

• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain); occupational health clearance Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel between sites.

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Caring, compassionate and patient-focused; reliable and flexible; willing to learn and develop; able to travel flexibly across PCN sites.

Desirable

• Interest in personal development.

Qualifications

Essential

• Essential:
• Willingness to complete the Care Certificate within the first 12 weeks, fully supported and funded by the PCN.

Desirable

• Desirable:
• Care Certificate already completed; NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care; GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Experience

Essential

• None required for entry-level applicants full training given.
• Experienced applicants: previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker or in a care setting.

Desirable

• Experience of vaccination/immunisation administration; experience working in a GP practice or wider primary care setting or in Support Worker role.

Person Specification Skills & Knowledge Essential Good communication and interpersonal skills; basic IT and record-keeping skills; ability to work as part of a team; understanding of confidentiality. Desirable Awareness of long-term condition management; understanding of health promotion principles; knowledge of primary care systems (EMIS/SystmOne. Other Essential Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain); occupational health clearance Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel between sites. Personal Qualities Essential Caring, compassionate and patient-focused; reliable and flexible; willing to learn and develop; able to travel flexibly across PCN sites. Desirable Interest in personal development. Qualifications Essential Essential: Willingness to complete the Care Certificate within the first 12 weeks, fully supported and funded by the PCN. Desirable Desirable: Care Certificate already completed; NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care; GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths. Experience Essential None required for entry-level applicants full training given. Experienced applicants: previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker or in a care setting. Desirable Experience of vaccination/immunisation administration; experience working in a GP practice or wider primary care setting or in Support Worker role.

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

Swaffham & Downham Primary Care Network

Address

Swaffham & Downham PCN

Marham Surgery, The Street

The Street

Marham, King's Lynn

Norfolk

PE33 9HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.swaffham-doctors.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swaffham & Downham Primary Care Network

Address

Swaffham & Downham PCN

Marham Surgery, The Street

The Street

Marham, King's Lynn

Norfolk

PE33 9HP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.swaffham-doctors.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The post holder will be required to work in collaboration with members of the sexual health team, contributing to the promotion and provision of high-quality care for patients seeking advice, screening and treatment in contraception and sexual health settings within the sexual heath service. The post holder will support the sexual health team, working autonomously where appropriate. Day to day duties to include phlebotomy, blood pressure, weight, height and body mass index calculations, pregnancy testing, collecting urine samples including urinalysis, providing a 'no talk testing' service, condom demonstrations, chaperoning, assisting and preparing for the sessions within sexual health.

The post holder will also be responsible for stock refill, rotation and ordering as per clinical requirements and also to support in the maintenance of high infection and prevention standards.

Main duties of the job

• To work as an integral part of the sexual health team under the direction of the Nurse Team Lead to promote contraception and sexual health issues ensuring the wellbeing of patients
• Assist in clinic sessions as directed by the Nurse Team Lead to ensure the smooth running of the clinics.
• To participate in planned procedures and prescribed care for patients under the direction of medical and nursing colleagues, which includes preparing for and assisting clinicians with intra-uterine device fittings/removals, implant insertion/removal, swab sample taking and cervical cytology.
• To act as a chaperone for clinical staff offering intimate examinations to patient's as and when necessary.
• To undertake condom teaching and advice to patients promoting safe sex issues including prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.

About us

Inclusion, created in 2002 is part of the Specialist Services Care Group of Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT). We provide caring and effective services across England, including, West Yorkshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, West Mercia, Thames Valley, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Thurrock, Essex.We support individuals, families and communities who are affected by addiction, crime, mental health or need treatment for their sexual health. We believe that the individuals and families who use our services should receive high quality, committed and inclusive care, realising all the benefits a modern NHS organisation can provide.We work with patients and our staff teams to achieve the best outcomes we can. We invest heavily in training and development, and the wellbeing of our people, both staff and service users is central to who we are. Here at MPFT, we are proud of the comprehensive wellbeing and lifestyle support offer available, in addition to in-house training and coaching support.Our services are robustly governed, evidence-based, inclusive, and designed and provided in conjunction with service users. We are committed to providing the best service we can, and if you share our values, we want you on our team!

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

301-IT-26-8238721

Job locations

Cobridge Sexual Health Centre

Stoke on Trent

ST6 2JN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below:

• Undertakes the daily checking of equipment when assigned to do so, e.g. emergency equipment and oxygen cylinders to ensure that they are safe to use.
• Manages stock rotation and is mindful of waste.
• Uses the Inform software as the services method of Electronic Patient Records (EPR) using the templates which support the nature of service the patient has chosen to access.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details, a summary is below: Undertakes the daily checking of equipment when assigned to do so, e.g. emergency equipment and oxygen cylinders to ensure that they are safe to use. Manages stock rotation and is mindful of waste. Uses the Inform software as the services method of Electronic Patient Records (EPR) using the templates which support the nature of service the patient has chosen to access.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Phlebotomy knowledge and experience

Interest / knowledge

Essential

• Interest/knowledge of Sexual Health issues

Skills

Essential

• Communication skills

Understanding

Essential

• Understanding of patient identification and correct specimen labelling

Person Specification Experience Essential Phlebotomy knowledge and experience Interest / knowledge Essential Interest/knowledge of Sexual Health issues Skills Essential Communication skills Understanding Essential Understanding of patient identification and correct specimen labelling

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

Inclusion

Address

Cobridge Sexual Health Centre

Stoke on Trent

ST6 2JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Inclusion

Address

Cobridge Sexual Health Centre

Stoke on Trent

ST6 2JN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

A part time vacancy has become available for a Health Care Support Worker on Ffynnon Ward A in Holywell Community Hospital.

Our aim is to provide quality, planned care for the patients. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of nurses responsible for providing, maintaining and coordinating a high standard of planned holistic care and nursing treatments, under the indirect supervision of the nurse in charge of the Ward.

Main duties of the job

To assist registered nurses/practitioners to deliver based care to patients/clients, working in partnership with other health care professionals, the patient their family and carers.

Deliver patient care as documented in the nursing care plan. Carry out a wide range of duties under the supervision of a registered nurse for the period of the shift.

Supporting clients/service users in maintaining their health and wellbeing.

Undertaking specified and delegated clinical and therapeutic activities.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job summary

Looking for a varied and rewarding term-time only role?

We're recruiting a part-time Healthcare Support Worker (22.5 hours/week, term-time only) to join our School Aged Immunisation Service, based in Witney Community Hospital, working flexibly across the north and west of Oxfordshire.

We're looking for a proactive, adaptable, and motivated individual with strong administration and clinical skills. We are also looking for experience working with children or young people, ideally in schools.

Flexibility is essential, with some early starts (from 07:30), evening/weekend work, and travel across Oxfordshire as needed.

To be eligible, applicants must meet at least one of the following:

• Trained and worked as a vaccinator in a COVID/vaccination centre
• Level 3+ on the NHS Careers Framework with a minimum of 2 years clinical experience working in NHS/Primary Care/Dental or Community Health Care settings
• Level 3+ and recent immunisation role experience

Please explain in your supporting statement how you meet one or more of these criteria.

Main duties of the job

Your role will be to support the School Aged Immunisation team in organising, managing and delivering the school-based immunisation programme in all schools.

You will be required to attend immunisation sessions in schools and community clinics to provide administrative support and within your role as Healthcare Support Worker you will be required to administer the Flu vaccinations to young people following the supply of the vaccine by an appropriately Registered Healthcare Professional.

You will also be required to attend vaccination sessions to observe students who may feel unwell post vaccination. Full training will be provided.

The role requires travel to schools and community venues, so you need to be a car driver with access to a car. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010. Mileage from base will be paid.

About us

Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Term time hours

Reference number

267-CH7852489-2C

Job locations

Witney Community Hospital

Welch Way

Witney

OX28 6JJ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role will support the service in achieving a high uptake of vaccinations within a safe environment and includes liaison with schools and families to arrange vaccination sessions and to provide information to parents to enable them to give informed consent for vaccinations.

The postholder will support with the storage, transportation and delivery of vaccines and equipment (e.g. collect and return vaccines to storage areas, and ensure correct disposal of used clinical equipment).

The post holder will ensure strict data and patient record confidentiality.

Good communication and organisational skills are essential.

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.

The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Job description Job responsibilities This role will support the service in achieving a high uptake of vaccinations within a safe environment and includes liaison with schools and families to arrange vaccination sessions and to provide information to parents to enable them to give informed consent for vaccinations. The postholder will support with the storage, transportation and delivery of vaccines and equipment (e.g. collect and return vaccines to storage areas, and ensure correct disposal of used clinical equipment). The post holder will ensure strict data and patient record confidentiality. Good communication and organisational skills are essential. We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application. The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview. We are aware that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. We kindly remind applicants that submissions should remain an honest and accurate representation of their experience and must take care to ensure the use of AI tools does not generate an application that does not accurately reflect their knowledge, skills and values.

Person Specification

Question 1: Academic/skills/professional

Essential

• Can you provide an example of how you meet one of the following employment criteria and how this experience has provided you with the skills required for this role? Trained and worked as a vaccinator in a COVID/vaccination centre or Level 3+ on the NHS Careers Framework with substantial clinical experience working in NHS/Primary Care/Dental/Community Health Care settings or Level 3+ and recent immunisation role experience

Question 2: Experience

Essential

• Can you describe a situationat work where you faced a challenging conversation with a Child or Parent/Carer? What skills did you use to manage the situation?What was the outcome?

Question 3: Personal Qualities

Essential

• Describe a time when you supported a nervous or anxious patient during a medical procedure. How did you show compassion?

Person Specification Question 1: Academic/skills/professional Essential Can you provide an example of how you meet one of the following employment criteria and how this experience has provided you with the skills required for this role? Trained and worked as a vaccinator in a COVID/vaccination centre or Level 3+ on the NHS Careers Framework with substantial clinical experience working in NHS/Primary Care/Dental/Community Health Care settings or Level 3+ and recent immunisation role experience Question 2: Experience Essential Can you describe a situationat work where you faced a challenging conversation with a Child or Parent/Carer? What skills did you use to manage the situation?What was the outcome? Question 3: Personal Qualities Essential Describe a time when you supported a nervous or anxious patient during a medical procedure. How did you show compassion?

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

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Witney Community Hospital

Welch Way

Witney

OX28 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford Health NHS Trust

Address

Witney Community Hospital

Welch Way

Witney

OX28 6JJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

The Liverpool University Hospital Foundation Trust ward 4A has an opening for a Band 3 HCA- 26hours . We are offering the opportunity for a suitably experienced individuals to apply for this post in our medical gastroenterology ward.This Trust is an exciting and rewarding place to work and successful applicants will be offered full support in settling into your new role. We offer a full and comprehensive training and induction period and you will be assigned to a mentor who will guide and support you through your learning and development.We are looking for caring individuals with a passion to provide excellent standards of care and support to our patients. Your application should highlight your experience in order for the shortlisting panel to be able to select the most suitably qualified individuals to join our team.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to undertake a numeracy assessment and a literacy assessment prior to a formal interview being offered.

Main duties of the job

Promotes effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team and takes measures to overcome communication difficulties.

Contributes to the management of aggressive and abusive behaviour.

General bed making/making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions, and operation beds. (Refer to policy for the care of mattresses and beds).

Clear and clean vacated bed spaces and prepare ready for use according to the ward/unit protocol.

Prepare used linen bags for collection by Porters and ensure adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use.

Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas.

Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy.

Attend to the needs of visitors and patients particularly those who may be distressed or bereaved.

Care for patients property, including valuables, in accordance with Trust policy.

Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

287-RMED-364-26

Job locations

Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Promotes effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team and takes measures to overcome communication difficulties.

Contributes to the management of aggressive and abusive behaviour

General bed making/making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions and operation beds. (Refer to policy for the care of mattresses and beds).

Clear and clean vacated bed spaces and prepare ready for use according tothe ward/unit protocol.

Prepare used linen bags for collection by Porters and ensure adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use.

Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas.

Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy.

Be familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents,reporting of incidents if they occur.

Attend to the needs of visitors and patients particularly those who may bedistressed or bereaved.

Care for patients property, including valuables, in accordance with Trust policy.

Obtain demographic details and social history from patients/visitors to assist in the admission process.

Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff

Participates in all aspects of patient care with particular attention to personal hygiene and grooming.

Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.

Support of patients in managing incontinence and promotion of continence.

The recording of a patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts.

Preparation and serving of patients meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary.

The recording of patients dietary intake when indicated in the patients plan of care.

Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances.

Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patients plan of care.

Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from your mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan.

Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.

Removal of cannula, catheters and nasogastric tubes.

Undertake the dressing of non-complex wounds (in accordance with identified competencies and in conjunction with the plan of care).Naso-gastric/PEG feeding once the tube has been passed and checked by a registered professional.

Prepare and maintain environments for clinical treatments and investigations.

Prepare patients for treatments, investigations or procedures including offering support, answering questions appropriate to own knowledge/experience and assisting in recovery.

Collection of Blood products from laboratory as requested.

Chaperoning and escorting patients to clinical departments within the hospital and to other hospitals for investigations.

Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices.

General and clinical observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff, to include recording of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration rate, Oxygen saturation monitoring andrecording of peak flow

Undertake blood glucose monitoring and venepuncture upon the direction of the registered nurse.

Documentation in patients nursing records of any care given, ensuring the entry is countersigned by the Registered Nurse responsible for the patient at the time.

Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assist to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.

Contribute to the development of Essence of Care and benchmarking.

Provide a verbal handover of the patients care under the direct supervision of the registered nurse.

Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers.

Job description Job responsibilities Promotes effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team and takes measures to overcome communication difficulties. Contributes to the management of aggressive and abusive behaviour General bed making/making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions and operation beds. (Refer to policy for the care of mattresses and beds). Clear and clean vacated bed spaces and prepare ready for use according tothe ward/unit protocol. Prepare used linen bags for collection by Porters and ensure adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use. Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas. Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy. Be familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents,reporting of incidents if they occur. Attend to the needs of visitors and patients particularly those who may bedistressed or bereaved. Care for patients property, including valuables, in accordance with Trust policy. Obtain demographic details and social history from patients/visitors to assist in the admission process. Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff Participates in all aspects of patient care with particular attention to personal hygiene and grooming. Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained. Support of patients in managing incontinence and promotion of continence. The recording of a patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts. Preparation and serving of patients meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary. The recording of patients dietary intake when indicated in the patients plan of care. Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances. Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patients plan of care. Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from your mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan. Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing. Removal of cannula, catheters and nasogastric tubes. Undertake the dressing of non-complex wounds (in accordance with identified competencies and in conjunction with the plan of care).Naso-gastric/PEG feeding once the tube has been passed and checked by a registered professional. Prepare and maintain environments for clinical treatments and investigations. Prepare patients for treatments, investigations or procedures including offering support, answering questions appropriate to own knowledge/experience and assisting in recovery. Collection of Blood products from laboratory as requested. Chaperoning and escorting patients to clinical departments within the hospital and to other hospitals for investigations. Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices. General and clinical observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff, to include recording of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration rate, Oxygen saturation monitoring andrecording of peak flow Undertake blood glucose monitoring and venepuncture upon the direction of the registered nurse. Documentation in patients nursing records of any care given, ensuring the entry is countersigned by the Registered Nurse responsible for the patient at the time. Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assist to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations. Contribute to the development of Essence of Care and benchmarking. Provide a verbal handover of the patients care under the direct supervision of the registered nurse. Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 3

Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ level 2

Knowledge

Essential

• Reputation for high standard of patient care

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
• Basic Computer Skills

Other

Essential

• Supportive of colleagues and patients

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 3 Experience Essential Demonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ level 2 Knowledge Essential Reputation for high standard of patient care Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting Basic Computer Skills Other Essential Supportive of colleagues and patients

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

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool University Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

As this valued service continues to grow, were now looking to expand our team with dedicated Healthcare Assistants who have experience in palliative and/or end-of-life care, and who share our commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality support.

Main duties of the job

This is an opportunity to join an established, collaborative service working across hospital settings, where teamwork, empathy and meaningful connections are at the heart of everything we do. You'll be part of a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team, making a real difference to people when it matters most.

If you're an experienced care professional who is passionate about end-of-life care and wants to be part of a trusted partnership serving the Plymouth community, wed love to hear from you.

About us

Marie Curie continues to deliver compassionate end-of-life care across Plymouth through a strong partnership with University Hospitals Plymouth, supporting patients at Derriford Hospital and Mount Gould Hospital. Together, our teams play a vital role in providing comfort, dignity and person-centred care to patients and their families at an incredibly important time.

Job summary

As this valued service continues to grow, were now looking to expand our team with dedicated Healthcare Assistants who have experience in palliative and/or end-of-life care, and who share our commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality support.

Main duties of the job

This is an opportunity to join an established, collaborative service working across hospital settings, where teamwork, empathy and meaningful connections are at the heart of everything we do. You'll be part of a skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team, making a real difference to people when it matters most.

If you're an experienced care professional who is passionate about end-of-life care and wants to be part of a trusted partnership serving the Plymouth community, wed love to hear from you.

About us

Marie Curie continues to deliver compassionate end-of-life care across Plymouth through a strong partnership with University Hospitals Plymouth, supporting patients at Derriford Hospital and Mount Gould Hospital. Together, our teams play a vital role in providing comfort, dignity and person-centred care to patients and their families at an incredibly important time.

Job summary

***Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post***

Applicants are advised to apply early, this vacancy is very likely to close early due to high numbers of applicants.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our integrated team and support the collaboration between Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and the London Borough of Bexley.

The team provides holistic health and social care assessments for people over the age 18 years, who are registered with a Bexley GP and/ or live in the Borough of Bexley .

The team act as a liaison between acute and community settings, by identifying the most appropriate onward referrals and initiating integrated care pathways, ensuring seamless provision of care and on- going case management. Referrals are received from Health and Social Care professionals, Medical Teams, General Practitioners, and Ambulance Services.

A valid UK Driving Licence and access to a car is essential for this post.

Main duties of the job

This post will work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, including health and social services colleagues to meet the needs of clients referred to the Rapid Response Team , ensuring the highest possible standards of practice.

This post will involve assisting the physiotherapy occupational therapy and nursing staff in delivering rehabilitation programmes, treatment sessions, and undertake clinical nursing activities.

The post holder will deliver designated individualised care and support plans within the community setting, supporting the Rapid Response Team members by facilitating high quality evidence based practice.

The Rapid Response Team (RRT) is a multi- professional team consisting of Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Advanced Primary Care Nurses, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Social Workers, Health and Social Care Assistants, and administrators. The team aims to avoid unnecessary presentation to hospital and residential care, by supporting community patients who are in crisis and to prevent direct hospital admission from Accident and Emergency and other areas such as Frailty Clinic and Clinical Decision Units.

The Rapid Response team is able to provide community follow up and support and review for up to 5 days.

About us

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people living in South East London and Kent and to people in prison. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,000 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, children's centres, schools and people's homes. We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations across the London Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent and manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital in Woolwich as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are one of the largest providers of prison health services providing healthcare to prisoners across Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people. Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:

• We're Kind
• We're Fair
• We Listen
• We Care

Job summary

***Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post***

Applicants are advised to apply early, this vacancy is very likely to close early due to high numbers of applicants.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our integrated team and support the collaboration between Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and the London Borough of Bexley.

The team provides holistic health and social care assessments for people over the age 18 years, who are registered with a Bexley GP and/ or live in the Borough of Bexley .

The team act as a liaison between acute and community settings, by identifying the most appropriate onward referrals and initiating integrated care pathways, ensuring seamless provision of care and on- going case management. Referrals are received from Health and Social Care professionals, Medical Teams, General Practitioners, and Ambulance Services.

A valid UK Driving Licence and access to a car is essential for this post.

Main duties of the job

This post will work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, including health and social services colleagues to meet the needs of clients referred to the Rapid Response Team , ensuring the highest possible standards of practice.

This post will involve assisting the physiotherapy occupational therapy and nursing staff in delivering rehabilitation programmes, treatment sessions, and undertake clinical nursing activities.

The post holder will deliver designated individualised care and support plans within the community setting, supporting the Rapid Response Team members by facilitating high quality evidence based practice.

The Rapid Response Team (RRT) is a multi- professional team consisting of Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Advanced Primary Care Nurses, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Social Workers, Health and Social Care Assistants, and administrators. The team aims to avoid unnecessary presentation to hospital and residential care, by supporting community patients who are in crisis and to prevent direct hospital admission from Accident and Emergency and other areas such as Frailty Clinic and Clinical Decision Units.

The Rapid Response team is able to provide community follow up and support and review for up to 5 days.

About us

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people living in South East London and Kent and to people in prison. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,000 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, children's centres, schools and people's homes. We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations across the London Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent and manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital in Woolwich as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are one of the largest providers of prison health services providing healthcare to prisoners across Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people. Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:

• We're Kind
• We're Fair
• We Listen
• We Care

Job summary

Are you an experienced Band 2 or Band 3 Healthcare Assistant looking for a change? Or maybe you are someone who has always felt you would like to care for others but have no experience?

At Wokingham Hospital, we have two wards within our Inpatient Unit, caring for adults of any age with a wide mix of health care needs. We are a 24 hour service 365 days a year, mostly nursing led with support from the medical and therapy teams. The role aims to serve our patients, promote their independence, and support the service and team.

In addition to ensuring you develop the skills needed to deliver a high standard of personal care to the patients on our wards, BHFT is keen to provide access to any additional training. A number of our current HCAs have progressed to achieve qualifications including NVQ, sponsored Nurse Associate Training, and overseas Nursing adaptation programmes. We recognise not all staff wish to pursue these qualifications, so will also provide access to shorter non-academic courses that will enhance the care you deliver on a daily basis too.

The unit is based in Wokingham close to shops and public transport for easy commuting, and Wokingham Community Hospital staff are eligible for 'fringe London weighting' under agenda for change, which equates to an additional 5% of your basic NHS salary, and free staff parking on our Hospital site

Main duties of the job

• Work closely as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support qualified nurses in the care of patients requiring medical and rehabilitation support.
• Responsible for the assistance of patient's care needs, such as washing, dressing, mobilising and promoting their independence in all activities of daily living.
• Patient safety and infection control practice.
• Participating in training and support.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£26,618 a year per annum (Incl. of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CHS1346

Job locations

Wokingham InPatient Unit, Wokingham Hospital

41 Barkham Road

Wokingham

Berkshire

RG41 2RE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for you to be considered for this role:

• Understanding and compassionate attitude to the care of people.
• Good understanding and use of IT programmes as we are a digital Trust
• Work flexibly in a 24/7 service (Including share of weekend/ day and night shifts).

If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today!

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please don't hesitate to contact: Ellen Bowley on 0118 9046064 or [email protected] who'll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Job description Job responsibilities The must haves for you to be considered for this role: Understanding and compassionate attitude to the care of people. Good understanding and use of IT programmes as we are a digital Trust Work flexibly in a 24/7 service (Including share of weekend/ day and night shifts). If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today! For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey. In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please don't hesitate to contact: Ellen Bowley on 0118 9046064 or [email protected] who'll be delighted to help. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

• English and Maths (A*-C or 9-4) GCSE or equivalent qualification
• Care Certificate or willingness to undertake the Care Certificate.

Previous Experience

Essential

• Demonstrable experience of delivering excellent customer service

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
• Proficient IT skills; able to input, save and open information in a variety of systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues in a variety of roles and seniorities, and service users where there may be barriers to understanding or engagement.

Additional Requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel to multiple sites during the course of the working day where the location may be challenging to reach via public transport.

Person Specification Education, qualifications or training Essential English and Maths (A*-C or 9-4) GCSE or equivalent qualification Care Certificate or willingness to undertake the Care Certificate. Previous Experience Essential Demonstrable experience of delivering excellent customer service Knowledge, skills and abilities Essential Knowledge of personal care and related procedures Proficient IT skills; able to input, save and open information in a variety of systems. Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues in a variety of roles and seniorities, and service users where there may be barriers to understanding or engagement. Additional Requirements Essential Ability to travel to multiple sites during the course of the working day where the location may be challenging to reach via public transport.

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Wokingham InPatient Unit, Wokingham Hospital

41 Barkham Road

Wokingham

Berkshire

RG41 2RE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Wokingham InPatient Unit, Wokingham Hospital

41 Barkham Road

Wokingham

Berkshire

RG41 2RE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.

The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us. We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition. We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Healthcare Assistant to join our caring and progressive team in Sevenoaks. You will work as part of a close-knit team who are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of people in Sevenoaks. Sevenoaks is made up of a diverse patient group with complex needs. Healthcare assistants make a difference by helping to keep people at home and independent for longer. Our community nursing teams are closely aligned with local Primary Care Networks, to make sure patient care is holistic and joined up. We believe in treating the whole person, not just the condition, so we take time to get to know our patients.

Main duties of the job

Healthcare assistants provide care to people at home and in residential care homes, as part of a care plan agreed with local nursing teams.

As a healthcare assistant you'll:

• Work as part of a team to provide care to local patients and families
• monitor the quality of care they're receiving
• provide feedback to managers on the quality of care.

Your patients could be any age, but they'll often be elderly, while others may have been recently discharged from hospital, be terminally ill or have physical disabilities.

As a Healthcare Assistant you will work as part of a team to keep people safe and well at home. You will carry out care plans designed to support people living at home, in care homes or other settings and make sure that people who use our services have a good experience.

Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.

About us

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.

We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.

We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

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Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

846-8224330-TS

Job locations

Sevenoaks OPD

Sevenoaks

TN13 3PG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community differencehere.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Job description Job responsibilities As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community differencehere. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications, training and experience

Essential

• A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare. Or you will be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience.
• Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C/ 4-9 or equivalent in English and Maths)
• Recent experience of healthcare/ working as a health care assistant gained through education, work experience or previous employment.

Desirable

• You may also have the Care Certificate, but if not, we will support you to achieve this within the first 3 months of starting.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Sound communication skills in order to understand and communicate both verbally and in writing.
• A customer focussed approach which is essential to: Provide patients, clients and their families with the best possible experience; represent the Trust when talking to and working with patients, colleagues and visitors; and work together with colleagues and other teams across the Trust.
• Able to use IT systems and databases.
• Able to remain professional, work well under pressure and organise your own work in order to prioritise care delivery in line with trust policies and procedures.
• Have the skill to focus on the details with the ability to spot problems. You will know when you are within your own limits and when to escalate.

Desirable

• Be adaptable in work as things change throughout the course of the day and to support the wider team.
• Have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks. You will fully understand the role and remit of a health care worker.
• Having an awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage.
• Understand where to signpost clients and families to alternative services to support behaviour change and improve health.

Working environment

Essential

• A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role.

Person Specification Qualifications, training and experience Essential A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare. Or you will be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience. Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C/ 4-9 or equivalent in English and Maths) Recent experience of healthcare/ working as a health care assistant gained through education, work experience or previous employment. Desirable You may also have the Care Certificate, but if not, we will support you to achieve this within the first 3 months of starting. Knowledge and skills Essential Sound communication skills in order to understand and communicate both verbally and in writing. A customer focussed approach which is essential to: Provide patients, clients and their families with the best possible experience; represent the Trust when talking to and working with patients, colleagues and visitors; and work together with colleagues and other teams across the Trust. Able to use IT systems and databases. Able to remain professional, work well under pressure and organise your own work in order to prioritise care delivery in line with trust policies and procedures. Have the skill to focus on the details with the ability to spot problems. You will know when you are within your own limits and when to escalate. Desirable Be adaptable in work as things change throughout the course of the day and to support the wider team. Have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidence-based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks. You will fully understand the role and remit of a health care worker. Having an awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage. Understand where to signpost clients and families to alternative services to support behaviour change and improve health. Working environment Essential A full, valid UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) and the ability to travel independently are essential for this role.

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sevenoaks OPD

Sevenoaks

TN13 3PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sevenoaks OPD

Sevenoaks

TN13 3PG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs.

There has never been a more exciting time to join community healthcare. As a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting people to recover, maintain their independence, and receive care closer to home. Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals.

In return, you will be part of a supportive and inclusive organisation that values your contribution and wellbeing. We offer a range of learning and development opportunities, clear career progression pathways, flexible working options where possible, and the chance to develop your skills alongside experienced healthcare professionals. If you are compassionate, motivated, and committed to making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

Are you a compassionate and motivated Healthcare Assistant looking to make a real difference? Join our Community Hospitals Team and help deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients in a supportive community setting.

Our Community Hospitals provide a wide range of services, including rehabilitation, therapy services and outpatient care, supporting patients to recover, regain independence and achieve the best possible outcomes close to home. As a valued member of our multidisciplinary team, you will deliver both clinical and non-clinical care, helping patients with their daily living activities, rehabilitation goals and ongoing healthcare needs.

This varied and rewarding role includes supporting with personal care, nutrition and hydration, undertaking basic observations, catheter and stoma care, venepuncture, ECGs, bladder scanning, wound care, blood glucose monitoring and specimen management. You will also contribute to risk assessments, infection prevention, accurate record keeping and supporting patients' dignity, wellbeing and independence.

If you are caring, enthusiastic and committed to delivering excellent patient care, we can offer a supportive team environment, opportunities to develop your clinical skills and the chance to make a meaningful difference to patients and their families every day. Join us and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do.

About us

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is due to integrate with Medway Community Healthcare on 1 October 2026. Following integration and to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have.

Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent.

We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We use protected characteristic information for monitoring only and it is not seen by recruiting managers, except where applicants choose to be considered under our disability guaranteed interview scheme.

We know life outside work matters. As a flexible working-friendly organisation, we welcome conversations about arrangements that help you thrive while supporting excellent care for our patients.

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Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

846-8237111-TS

Job locations

Victoria Hospital

Deal

CT14 9UA

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.

The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.

Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.

We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.

At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.

Find out more about the community difference here.

Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Job description Job responsibilities As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected], quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further. The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate. Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert. We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job. At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve. Find out more about the community difference here. Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications, training and experience

Essential

• You will have either: A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare. Or you will be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience.
• In addition you will also have Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C/ 4-9 or equivalent in English and Maths)
• You'll need to have recent experience of healthcare/ working as a health care assistant gained through education, work experience or previous employment.

Desirable

• You may also have the Care Certificate, but if not, we will support you to achieve this within the first 3 months of starting.

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• You will need to have a customer focussed approach which is essential to; Provide patients, clients and their families with the best possible experience
• You will need to be able to be able to use IT systems and databases
• You will understand where to signpost clients and families to alternative services to support behaviour change and improve health.
• You will have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidence based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks. You will fully understand the role and remit of a health care worker

Person Specification Qualifications, training and experience Essential You will have either: A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare. Or you will be able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience. In addition you will also have Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C/ 4-9 or equivalent in English and Maths) You'll need to have recent experience of healthcare/ working as a health care assistant gained through education, work experience or previous employment. Desirable You may also have the Care Certificate, but if not, we will support you to achieve this within the first 3 months of starting. Knowledge and skills Essential You will need to have a customer focussed approach which is essential to; Provide patients, clients and their families with the best possible experience You will need to be able to be able to use IT systems and databases You will understand where to signpost clients and families to alternative services to support behaviour change and improve health. You will have knowledge of up to date clinical practice by using up- to- date skills and adhering to evidence based procedures and clinical effectiveness frameworks. You will fully understand the role and remit of a health care worker

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

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Victoria Hospital

Deal

CT14 9UA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Victoria Hospital

Deal

CT14 9UA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a caring and compassionate Bank Healthcare Support Worker? Would you like the opportunity to develop your skills in a Health and Justice setting? You could be a key part of our multi-disciplined healthcare team, providing individualised care for our patients in a prison environment.

Main duties of the job

Our services include Substance Misuse, reception screening, providing agreed care packages, undertaking appropriate physical health observations, clinics such as Phlebotomy, ECG, NHS health checks, sexual health, and health promotion. You will need a good level of communication skills, be a team player and provide high standards of care to patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse/practitioner. If you have NVQ level 3 and a good level of care experience, then we could have the perfect job for you.

About us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Join our team

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!

• Access to NHS Pension
• Time for you day (additional day off)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.

We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£12.75 to £13.60 an hour plus enhancements paid for weekends, Bank Holidays

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

847-RM-26-VB156

Job locations

HMPYOI Deerbolt

Bowes Road

Barnard Castle

DL12 9BG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Substance Misuse monitoring, reception screening, providing agreed care packages, undertaking appropriate physical health observations, clinics such as Phlebotomy, ECG, NHS health checks, sexual health, and health promotion.

Job description Job responsibilities Substance Misuse monitoring, reception screening, providing agreed care packages, undertaking appropriate physical health observations, clinics such as Phlebotomy, ECG, NHS health checks, sexual health, and health promotion.

Person Specification

Healthcare Support worker

Essential

• oNVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or currently studying in the final year of a degree in nursing
• oDemonstration of experience of working with people with complex health needs, in a health or social care setting
• oKnowledge of nursing standards gained through NVQ qualification or equivalent experience
• oUnderstanding and application of confidentiality

Desirable

• oKnowledge or experience of working within a prison or secured environment setting
• oExperience in responding to emergency situations
• oExperience in using SystmOne
• Experience of working with individuals with Substance Misuse needs

Person Specification Healthcare Support worker Essential oNVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or currently studying in the final year of a degree in nursing oDemonstration of experience of working with people with complex health needs, in a health or social care setting oKnowledge of nursing standards gained through NVQ qualification or equivalent experience oUnderstanding and application of confidentiality Desirable oKnowledge or experience of working within a prison or secured environment setting oExperience in responding to emergency situations oExperience in using SystmOne Experience of working with individuals with Substance Misuse 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

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMPYOI Deerbolt

Bowes Road

Barnard Castle

DL12 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMPYOI Deerbolt

Bowes Road

Barnard Castle

DL12 9BG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)