Vacancy - Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
A Vacancy at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust. Please note that we are unable to provide Sponsorship for our Healthcare Support Worker roles.
Surgical SDEC is looking for Band 3 health care assistants to join our team.
The successful applicant should be highly motivated with good interpersonal skills and be able to work under pressure and work well within the team. They should have a keen desire to provide and maintain a high standard of care at all times.
Under the supervision of a registered nurse assisting the Ward/Department team in providing the highest possible standard of care for patients and their families/carer.
The post holder will take undertake a range of tasks and duties as delegated by a registered nurse.
As a Band 3 HCA you will be responsible for providing high standards of care. Your role will involve assisting the nursing staff with some clinical duties. Training will be arranged for you to achieve these skills. Being a Band 3 HCA also means you will lead by example and supervise and support junior members of staff to improve and maintain high standards of care.
Full /Part Time Post available.
* Patient Care and Clinical Support
* Clinical Procedures
* Team Collaboration and Communication
* Documentation and Record Keeping
* Training and Development
* Health and Safety Compliance
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.
Patient Care and Clinical Support
* Assist in delivering personal and clinical care under nurse supervision, including hygiene, nutrition, and mobility support.
* Monitor and record vital signs: temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturations.
* Perform routine observations such as weight, height, urinalysis, and pregnancy testing.
* Support patients during the perioperative period.
* Measure and record fluid input/output.
* Assist with safe patient movement and positioning.
Clinical Procedures
* Undertake routine phlebotomy and cannulation (where trained).
* Perform venepuncture, ECGs, and blood collections as required.
* Prepare and assist in clinical procedures ensuring patient comfort and safety.
* Perform simple wound dressing under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
Team Collaboration and Communication
* Work within a multidisciplinary team to carry out investigations and deliver care.
* Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and colleagues.
* Report changes in patient condition to senior staff.
* Act as a patient advocate, maintaining dignity and respect.
Documentation and Record Keeping
* Accurately document care in patient records.
* Maintain clear, concise, and confidential records in both paper and electronic formats.
* Ensure compliance with organisation policies regarding documentation.
Clerical Duties
* Undertake a range of clerical duties to support or cover for the Ward Clerk to ensure smooth service operations.
* Reception and telephone duties, handling patient queries and directing calls.
* Use basic computer skills to update patient records and ward systems.
* Complete patient admission and discharge on the electronic system.
* Obtain case notes and other patient documents as needed.
* File documents accurately and efficiently.
* Complete maintenance and repair request forms.
* Monitor and maintain stock levels of stationery, ward provisions, clean linen, etc., and complete requisition forms for restocking.
* Provide cover for absent colleagues by undertaking their duties when necessary.
Training and Development
* Participate in induction and ongoing training to maintain competencies.
* Complete required clinical and clerical competencies within specified timeframes.
* Support and supervise junior staff and new colleagues as needed.
Health and Safety Compliance
* Adhere to infection control and health and safety policies.
* Report incidents, accidents, and safety concerns promptly.
* Participate in audits and quality assurance activities.
This advert closes on Saturday 24 Jan 2026.
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