Overview
A vacancy at West Hertfordshire NHS Trust. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Support Worker to join the team on De La Mare and Beckett Ward at St Albans City Hospital. De La Mare and Beckett Ward is a busy elective unit delivering high-quality care to patients undergoing elective orthopaedic and elective surgical procedures, while also supporting a urology diagnostic unit. This role offers a varied and rewarding experience within a well-established multidisciplinary team and involves working across all areas of the ward, providing the opportunity to develop a broad range of clinical skills.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. We offer a variety of flexible working options to support a good work life balance.
Responsibilities
* Support registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team in delivering high standards of patient-centred care.
* Assist patients with personal care, mobility, nutrition and daily living activities.
* Monitor and record vital signs, reporting changes appropriately.
* Prepare patients for investigations, procedures and theatre admissions.
* Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable clinical environment.
* Support patient flow, admissions, discharges and transfers.
* Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
* Adhere to Trust policies, infection prevention and safeguarding procedures.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Candidates should demonstrate a caring, compassionate and patient-focused approach.
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team with good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Willingness to work flexibly across internal rotations.
* Commitment to delivering high-quality care.
* You will be required to complete the Care Certificate as part of ongoing training.
Additional Information
* We are recruiting for full-time positions covering a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week shift pattern (rotational shifts, with enhanced pay for weekends and nights).
* Shifts are 12.5 hours long (including an hour for breaks) and will cover 7 days per week, including days, nights and Bank Holidays. We cannot accommodate set day or night only shifts.
* Please refer to the attached job description for a full list of duties and details about the role.
* Please note we cannot obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.
* If you have a disability or long-term health condition, please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net for support or guidance.
* We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful.
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We are recruiting for full-time positions; the advert closes on Tuesday 24 Feb 2026.
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