Overview
Whipps Cross University Hospital is looking to recruit a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 who will work in Bracken Ward 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.
*****PLEASE NOTE – WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE*****
Responsibilities
* 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
Requirements & Expectations
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 through training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority.
We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a hospital setting. The post holder will be required to work within a challenging clinical environment and may undertake shift work which may include nights and weekends.
There is a development pathway for those 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 the Employer
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. 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. This 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.
Application Notes
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. Additionally, note that this advert closes on Wednesday 18 Mar 2026.
#J-18808-Ljbffr