Assist with essential patient care, ensuring comfort and dignity.
Monitor and record vital signs.
Provide urinary catheter care and specimen collection.
Support the wider clinical team in delivering high standards of care.
This role offers an excellent foundation for those looking to progress into Registered Nursing, Nursing Associate, or Allied Health Professional roles within the NHS.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a supportive, inclusive, and diverse team that upholds the Trust's core PRIDE values.
* Benefit from professional development opportunities and career progression pathways.
* Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic healthcare environment.
* Hear directly from our team in this video.
Application Guidance
To apply, please ensure your supporting statement includes:
* Your understanding of the importance of Healthcare Support Workers in delivering patient care.
* The personal qualities and skills you bring to the role.
* A full employment and education history.
If you are committed to delivering high-quality care and are eager to build a career in healthcare, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dedicated team.
All successful applicants will be required to complete our corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. Following your corporate induction, you will attend the Trust's Clinical Induction Programme for Healthcare Support Workers (which starts on the first day of employment). The programme is full-time, lasts for two weeks, and involves travel to both Trust sites. It includes two supernumerary shifts in the clinical area (an early and a late shift), with other days being classroom-based from 9am to 5pm. Please contact the CSW Induction Programme Lead at rallen@nhs.net if you have any issues.
Please note, we are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for Band 2 development healthcare support worker roles as they do not meet UK Visas and Immigration criteria. For eligibility criteria, visit https://www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa.
Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives?
If you're new to care and eager to learn, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our healthcare team. At Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, we are recruiting Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) who are ready to make an impact while developing their skills. No prior experience is required—we value compassion and a commitment to excellence. We provide full training and support to help you achieve the HEE-recognised Health Care Certificate, which will prepare you for progression into a Band 3 position and further career development.
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second-best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 NHS Staff Survey. We serve around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex through a large, diverse team of over 8,000 staff. Our services include general hospital care, specialist care at the Kent Oncology Centre, and facilities like Fordcombe Hospital, which offers operating theatres, inpatient and day-care beds, diagnostic services, and consultation rooms.
Flexible Working
We are committed to flexible working arrangements. Whether adjusting your hours or exploring other options, we aim to find solutions that work for you, our patients, and the Trust. Discuss your needs with us.
Joining Benefits
* At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
* NHS Pension Scheme membership, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits.
* Blue Light card eligibility.
* Additional benefits detailed in our benefits documents.
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