Senior Healthcare Support Worker


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS10 5NB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Aug 2026
Closing date:	30 Aug 2026

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Summary

Essential requirements include: Previousexperience working as a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent within an acute healthcare setting, caring for patients with a wide range of clinical presentations. Competence in, or willingness to undertake training and competency assessment in: Venepuncture (blood sampling). Cannulation. Recording and recognising abnormal observations. Performing 12-lead ECGs. Excellent communication skills with the ability to work confidently alongside nurses, consultants,doctorsand the wider multidisciplinary team. A caring,compassionateand professional approach to patient care, recognising the importance of dignity,respectand reassurance during what can often be a stressful experience. The ability to remain calm,organisedand adaptable while managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-acuity clinical environment. A willingness to undertake further education and competency-based training to support the needs of the department. A willingness to complete training to become a Trauma Scribe, supporting the trauma team during major trauma calls as part of our Major Trauma Centre. The ability to prioritise workload, respond to changing clinical demands and contribute positively to patient flow across the department. Flexibility to work across both the Emergency Department and Minor Injury Unit as part of a 24/7 rotating shift pattern.

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