Health Care Support Worker - BANK
Healthcare Assistant positions are available through the Wye Valley NHS Trust Bank. You will receive training to join the team and contribute to patient care.
Responsibilities
* Assist the registered nurse in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care.
* Report concerns to the registered nurse regarding cleanliness, hazards and patient safety within the clinical area.
* Ensure the registered nurse is regularly updated on patients’ condition and progress.
* Maintain equipment clean and in good working order.
* Keep the environment clean and tidy.
* Identify and report hazards in the working area to the line manager, and adhere to all safe systems of work.
* Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to disseminate information.
* Maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Promote awareness of child protection issues in accordance with the area child protection policy and Trust policy; attend required training.
* Promote awareness of adult protection issues in accordance with the Herefordshire Multi‑Agency Policy and procedures; attend required training.
Qualifications
Essential
* Diploma Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care.
* Demonstrated patient‑focused approach.
Desirable
* Previous experience in a caring role.
* Minimum Maths and English GCSE grades 3‑9 or grades A,B,C,D or equivalent.
Benefits
* Paid induction.
* Full access to training.
* Flexible hours in a friendly and supportive environment.
* Unsociable working hours enhancements.
* Variety of work in all clinical areas.
* Mandatory training updates and ongoing training.
* NHS Pension Scheme.
* Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check required at a cost of £44.00 payable by the successful candidate.
Additional Information
All NHS workers in England who have face‑to‑face contact with patients are encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19. Please consider this requirement when applying.
Contact: Hannah Phillips, Temporary Staffing Manager, email: (email not provided).
Details
* Posted: 10 November 2025
* Band: 2
* Salary: £24,465 a year pro rata, per annum
* Contract: Bank
* Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working
* Reference Number: 229-HCABK-7605702
* Job locations: Hereford County Hospital, Hereford, HR1 2ER
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service is required to check for any previous convictions.
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