Band 2/3 - Healthcare Support Worker, Pre-Operative Assessment Unit
| Company: | West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,618 - £28,850 pa inc HCA |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | St Albans, AL3 5PN |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Sept 2026 |
Summary
A Vacancy at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare support worker to join our busy Pre-Operative Assessment (POA) team at St Albans City Hospital.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic service that plays a vital role in preparing patients for surgery.
This is a full-time, fixed term role, based in the Pre-Operative Assessment Department at St Albans City Hospital and operates Monday to Friday, 08:00–18:00 (excluding Bank Holidays), over four shifts per week.
Perform clinical tasks including ECGs, patient observations, swabs, and venepuncture.
Accurately document medical histories and patient information using electronic systems.
Support patients with compassion and professionalism throughout their pre-operative journey.
Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality care.
Prioritise workload, multitask effectively, and manage time in a fast-paced environment.
The POA team is committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supportive and friendly environment. As part of our service, you will be valued for your skills and expertise and encouraged to develop professionally within a team that prides itself on patient-centred care.
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
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. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Aug 2026
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