Go back Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Healthcare Support Worker, Outpatients SPH (37.5 hours)
The closing date is 07 February 2026
This post is not eligible for sponsorship
We are looking for candidates with excellent communication skills, a desire to learn and passion to develop and improve. Previous outpatient experience is welcome, but 6-12 months experience from within an acute setting in the NHS is necessary, with a care certificate issued by the Trust being a requirement.
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team. One full time post. Monday - Friday. Part time 37.5 hours per week
If you are enthusiastic, motivated and looking for an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of dedicated staff then this unique opportunity to join our team at Ashford and St Peters NHS Foundation Trust could be for you!
Full training and support will be given.
Informal visits to the department are welcome so you can come and meet us and see the way that care is delivered.
Please contact Sister Liz Cosnahan to arrange a visit - liz.cosnahan@nhs.net or call 01932 722048.
Main duties of the job
Working as a Healthcare Support Worker in an Outpatient environment within the hospital setting.
Carry out assigned tasks involved with patient care as delegated by the Charge Nurse/Sister whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients.
To assist in the provision of high-quality fundamental care to patients whilst supporting the clinicians in the smooth running of clinics.
This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication and to be guided by the trust's values and policies
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We are expanding our theatres at Ashford Hospital and moving towards this becoming our dedicated elective centre. We want to create a state-of-the-art centre for excellence for planned surgical procedures.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* On-site Nurseries
* On-site staff cafes
* On-site parking
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
For more information about a career at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Job responsibilities
Please see attached documents for the job specification and responsibilities of the role of the health care assistant.
Person Specification
Other Requirements
* Able to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthy Treat patients, visitors and colleagues with respect
* Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the patients, the team, the service and the Trust.
* Residing in the UK with a valid right to work documentation to work in the UK
Qualifications
* LEVEL 2 English and Math
* Care Certificate (issued by NHS)
* Level 3 Qualification
* Health and Social Care Level 3
Experience
* 6-12 months experience as a Healthcare Support Worker in the NHS
Knowledge
* Understanding of the role of the Healthcare Support Worker in the hospital setting.
* Basic knowledge of how the NHS works
Skills and personal attributes
* Effective communication
* Empathy and understanding
* Venepuncture
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 name
Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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