Overview
Join our Healthcare Support Worker development (HCSWD) programme, where you will learn on the job at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust (Alexandra Hospital, Redditch or Worcestershire Royal Hospital) for over a 3-month period.
Pay rates: Days: £12.21, Saturdays/Nights: £17.22, Sunday/Bank Hols: £22.34
Where you will be working involves Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust providing hospital-based and community services across Worcestershire with specialist services including oncology, radiotherapy, stroke services and cardiac stenting.
What you will do
As a trainee HCSW, you'll work towards achieving the widely recognised Care Certificate with the training you need to become a Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW). You'll have supportive supervision from your mentor/Ward Manager. Main duties include:
* Meeting the daily living needs of patients, from hygiene to personal and physical comfort.
* Taking basic observations, explaining treatment and updating patient records.
* Supporting patients with mobility, assisting at mealtimes, and communicating with patients.
* Assisting in preparing for clinical procedures and cleaning the environment afterwards.
* Working individually and as part of a team, supporting registered Nurses and other healthcare practitioners in providing patient care.
* Complying with Trust and local policies and procedures including safeguarding and Infection Prevention and Control.
Qualifications
Essential
* A passion for care as well as following the six enduring values that underpin compassion in practice. The 6Cs are defined as: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment.
* To be over the age of 18 or turning 18 before placement.
* Able to work at least 30 hours a week across earlies, lates and nights during the programme.
Desirable
* At least 3 months healthcare experience within the last 2 years.
Programme details
Interview and assessment day on 30 September 2025, followed by classroom training 20–22 October 2025 and an induction week before you start.
Contract: Permanent • Working pattern: Full-time • Salary: £12.21 to £22.34 per hour
Job locations:
* The Alexandra Hospital, Woodrow Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UB
* Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR5 1DD
Employer details
Employer: NHS Professionals Limited
Address: The Alexandra Hospital, Woodrow Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UB
Employer's website: https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/
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