Senior Healthcare Support Worker, Outpatients Ashford
Closing date: 11 June 2026.
This role is for 18 hours per week. (We are not able to sponsor part‑time roles).
You will be working in an Outpatient department within the hospital setting.
Carry out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. Demonstrate excellent care, compassion and communication, and be supervised by a Registered Nurse/Midwife or Nursing Associate, incorporating:
* Continence Management
* Undertaking and recording of Vital Signs
* Moving & Handling of patients to support independence.
* Infection Prevention and Control
* Safeguarding of adults and child
Main duties of the job
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST:
* Assist patients with personal care and hygiene needs.
* Promote patients privacy and dignity both in the ward/department and across the Trust.
* Assist patients with their continence needs.
* Assist in the meeting of patients' nutritional needs. Ensure that assistance is provided to patients who require it at meal times and patients who are of nutritional risk have a red tray.
* Where identified in the plan of care, ensure food and fluid intake and output are accurately documented on appropriate charts.
* Assist in skin and pressure area care. Under the supervision of registered nurses/nursing associates, ensure patients are helped to mobilise and/or move position to promote comfort and protect skin integrity.
* Assist patients with safe mobilisation according to their plan of care and where appropriate seek help from other members of the ward/department team.
* Utilise appropriate moving and handling aids to reduce the risk of injury to the patients, others and themselves.
* Assist in supporting therapeutic recreational activities for patients as appropriate.
About us
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,000 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We are part of a collaborative group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.
St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward‑thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Job responsibilities
Carry out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, and in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse/Midwife or Nursing Associate.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Further Training
* NHS Care Certificate
* Level 2 Maths and English
* Recognised Level 3 Qualification
* Recognised level 3 qualification in Health and Social care field.
Experience
* Previous experience working as Healthcare Support Worker within the NHS of a minimum of 6 months
Other Skills
* Basic IT Skills in NHS systems
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
£27,106 to £28,850 a year per annum inc. HCAS pro rata.
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