Senior Healthcare Support Worker | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata for part time roles
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Bristol, BS2 8BW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) to join our department. In this critical role, you will support our healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality, patient-focused care to individuals attending the ward.

In this role you will gain valuable insight into working within an acute hospital environment and provide a strong foundation for a career in healthcare.

You will be required to be fully flexible across all shift patterns, including weekdays, weekends, nights and bank holidays. 23 hours per week is the minimum for a part-time role.

To be eligible to apply:

Previous healthcare experience is not required, but enthusiasm and commitment to learn is essential.

Good academic qualifications are required for this role, the following are essential

· Maths: GCSEs Grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent qualification

· English: GCSEs Grade C/4 or above OR Functional Skills Level 2.

· Level 3 qualification: Full NVQ Level 3/BTEC or equivalent ‘A’ levels.

Progression to a registered nurse role will be through the apprenticeship route allowing you to continue to earn whilst you learn. You will be required to apply for these apprenticeships roles.

BFT offers apprenticeships to · Nursing Associate (https://www.uhbwcareers.nhs.uk/adult-nursing) · Registered Nurse (https://www.uhbwcareers.nhs.uk/adult-nursing). To learn more about this role see the link - https://youtu.be/KhWXyQiZBbo?si=c0SJUzlon4fpU2p2

To be eligible to progress along the career pathway you must meet apprenticeship eligibility criteria related to residency and citizenship.

As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker, you will be responsible for assisting with a range of clinical and non-clinical tasks, supporting patients through their journey and helping to maintain a smooth and efficient service.

You will play a key role in ensuring that patients are treated with dignity and respect, all while being part of a close-knit and dedicated team.

Full details can be found on the attached Job Description

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

With an annual turnover of £2.3 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. 

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust values all people as individuals. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Working Hours: 37.5hrs per week (full time) or 24hrs per week (part time)

You will be working on an inpatient ward, and you will be required to work long shifts (12hours) which include days/nights, weekend and Bank Holidays.

This is physically demanding role and you will be on your feet for long periods.

This is an emotionally demanding role and requires you to adapt quickly to the constantly changing clinical demands on an acute inpatient ward.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Oct 2026

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