Clinical Health Care Support Worker
The closing date is 29 April 2026.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Health Care Support Worker to join our team in the Preoperative Outpatients Team. If you're motivated, compassionate, and passionate about healthcare then this could be the perfect role for you. You'll be part of a proactive, friendly and dedicated team who are responsible for the management of patients awaiting their planned surgery. If you enjoy a challenge, love learning and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
Shifts follow the standard ward pattern, offering a varied and rewarding working environment. As part of our commitment to your development, you will be fully supported to build your skills and knowledge within the clinical setting. Join us and be part of a team that places children, young people and adults families at the heart of everything we do.
Main duties of the job
As a Health Care Support Worker you will help patients feel as comfortable and stress‑free as possible. You’ll work under the guidance of a healthcare professional such as a nurse and your job will vary depending on the ward you are based, but overall a typical day as a Health Care Support Worker in this role will involve:
* Recording of observations
* Carrying out ECG recordings.
* Taking blood as requested by the nursing staff.
About us
At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person‑centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well‑established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job responsibilities
In this role, you will work alongside our registered nurses to deliver high quality, compassionate care to our patients, based on their assessed needs. This is a busy and varied position where teamwork is essential. You’ll help balance a range of tasks that can change throughout the day, ensuring our patients and their families feel supported and safe. Your daily duties may include:
* Monitoring vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturation and temperature
* Taking blood from patients as requested by the nurses and doctors
* Communicating effectively throughout the whole team.
* Carrying out ECG's
* Some administrative tasks are required so IT skills are essential.
Person Specification
* Level 3 or demonstrate equivalent level of experience
* Previous experience in healthcare
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.
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata (if part time)
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