Health Care Support Worker – Surgical
Wye Valley NHS Trust (Venture & Agents)
Job Summary
Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives? This is a fantastic opportunity for health‑care support workers to develop a career in the NHS as a Health Care Support Worker at Wye Valley NHS Trust. Full‑time and part‑time positions are available across the Trust for applicants with or without previous health‑care experience.
You will be valued and supported, with career development opportunities available. Working as a Healthcare Assistant is a career you can take pride in while enjoying the satisfaction of helping people and seeing them improve.
Responsibilities
* Assist the registered nurse in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care.
* Report any concerns to the registered nurse regarding standards of cleanliness, hazards and patient safety within the clinical area.
* Ensure the registered nurse is regularly updated on patients’ condition and progress.
* Maintain equipment, ensuring it is clean and in good working order.
* Keep the environment clean and tidy.
* Participate in the induction of staff new to the clinical area.
* Identify and report any hazards, adhering to all safe systems of work applicable to the area.
* Demonstrate effective communication, both orally and in writing, to ensure information dissemination.
* Maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Promote awareness of child protection issues, referring to area policy and attending training as required.
* Promote awareness of adult protection issues, referring to the Herefordshire Multi‑Agency Policy and attending training sessions.
* Work a mix of shifts, including nights, early starts, evenings, weekends and bank holidays – providing 24/7 service.
Education & Qualifications
* Minimum Maths and English GCSE grades 3‑9 or grades A,B,C,D, or equivalent Functional Skills qualifications.
* Willingness to undertake Maths and English Functional Skills qualifications.
* Diploma level 2/3 in Health & Social Care.
* Willingness to work towards an Apprenticeship level 2/3 in Health & Social Care.
Essential Qualifications
* Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
* Knowledge of personal care and related procedures.
Desirable Qualifications
* Knowledge of roles and responsibilities within a clinical setting.
* Administrative and organisational skills.
* Keyboard skills.
* Ability to perform patient observations and recordings.
Experience
* Working with people.
* Previous experience in a care environment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous convictions.
Employer Details
Wye Valley NHS Trust
Union Walk, Hereford
HR1 2ER
Website: https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/
Position Details
Date posted: 12 December 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
Band: 2
Salary: £24,465 a year, pro rota
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
Reference number: 229-MED-6555496-AM
Job location: Wye Valley NHS Trust, Union Walk, Hereford, HR1 2ER
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment type: Part‑time
Job function: Other
Industries: Hospitals
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