Female Personal Care Assistant for Disabled Woman - Clapham - EDA/LBL/002
Blue Sky Brokers - Lambeth
from £15.15 an hour
On-sitePermanentPart time
What does the job involve? I am looking for a local , kind, caring person who can treat a Disabled person as they would a member of their own family. I need support with personal care, creaming, dressing, food preparation, assisting with domestic work, shopping . Also going out in the community, including hospital appointments. Hours / days: 5 hours per week, to be used flexibly mainly in the afternoon . Could be asked to do some additional hours at times Pay rate: £15.15 per hour
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Rehabilitation Support Worker/Healthcare Assistant | Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust
Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust - Abbey Wood
£30,630 - £32,346 pa inc
PermanentFull time
***Important Sponsorship Information for this post: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post*** Applicants are advised to apply early, this vacancy is very likely to close early due to high numbers of applicants. This is an exciting opportunity to join our integrated team and support the collaboration between Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and the London Borough of Bexley. The team provides holistic health and social care assessments for people over the age 18 years, who are registered with a Bexley GP and/ or live in the Borough of Bexley . The team act as a liaison between acute and community settings, by identifying the most appropriate onward referrals and initiating integrated care pathways, ensuring seamless provision of care and on- going case management. Referrals are received from Health and Social Care professionals, Medical Teams, General Practitioners, and Ambulance Services. A valid UK Driving Licence and access to a car is essential for this post. This post will work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, including health and social services colleagues to meet the needs of clients referred to the Rapid Response Team , ensuring the highest possible standards of practice. This post will involve assisting the physiotherapy occupational therapy and nursing staff in delivering rehabilitation programmes, treatment sessions, and undertake clinical nursing activities. The post holder will deliver designated individualised care and support plans within the community setting, supporting the Rapid Response Team members by facilitating high quality evidence based practice. The Rapid Response Team (RRT) is a multi- professional team consisting of Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Advanced Primary Care Nurses, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Social Workers, Health and Social Care Assistants, and administrators. The team aims to avoid unnecessary presentation to hospital and residential care, by supporting community patients who are in crisis and to prevent direct hospital admission from Accident and Emergency and other areas such as Frailty Clinic and Clinical Decision Units. The Rapid Response team is able to provide community follow up and support and review for up to 5 days. Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people living in South East London and Kent and to people in prison. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,000 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, children’s centres, schools and people’s homes. We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations across the London Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent and manage hospital sites including Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital in Woolwich as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are one of the largest providers of prison health services providing healthcare to prisoners across Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people. Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values: • We’re Kind • We’re Fair • We Listen • We Care • Assist patient with activities of daily living • To work closely with the registered therapists, nurses and wider MDT. • Support the implementation of care plans; including therapy plans. • Engage patients in therapeutic activities, monitoring their physical and mental state and progress. • Undertake appropriately delegated clinical tasks once deemed competent i.e. Venepuncture – urinalyses – wound care – monitor blood pressure – temperature – pulse – respiratory rate – blood sugar. • To engage in supervision, reflecting on and modifying practice where indicated. • To promote independence and wellbeing for the patients to regain their previous level of independence as quickly as possible. • You will be working under the direct supervision of the Registered Therapists and Nurses. • You must have basic computer literacy and be able to document care delivered on RiO. • You must be a car driver with access to a car for work This advert closes on Wednesday 16 Sep 2026
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Business Support Officer/PA to Borough Clinical Director & Associate Director
West London Mental Health Trust - London
£36,943 - £44,900 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer)
PermanentFull time
A Vacancy at West London NHS Trust. Senior PA and Business Support Officer – Band 5 37.5 hrs per week Adult Mental Health (Hounslow Borough) Based in Armstrong Way, Southall Are you an experienced, motivated administrator ready to take the next step in your NHS career? We are looking to recruit a highly organised and proactive Senior PA and Business Support Officer to support the Adult Mental Health senior leadership team in the Hounslow Borough. This role provides senior-level personal assistant and business support to the Borough Clinical Director and Associate Director and works closely with the Hounslow Adult Mental Health Senior Management Team. It is a key position within the service, ensuring effective coordination, governance support and information flow to enable senior leaders to focus on clinical and operational priorities. We are looking for someone who: · Has significant experience providing PA or senior administrative support to senior leaders · Is highly organised, proactive and able to prioritise competing demands · Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills · Is confident working with data and digital systems, including advanced Excel skills · Can quickly learn new systems, processes and ways of working · Is comfortable handling sensitive and confidential information The post combines traditional senior PA responsibilities with enhanced business, digital and analytical support. You will coordinate : Complex diaries and meetings, support governance processes, track actions and assist with the preparation and presentation of operational, Performance and workforce information. A significant aspect of the role also involves working confidently with data, including using Microsoft Excel and PowerBI to analyse, interpret and present information to support service oversight and decision-making. Selection Process Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an assessment stage prior to interview. These assessments will reflect tasks relevant to the role and are designed to evaluate skills the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate in post. Only candidates who are successful at the assessment stage will progress to interview. For further details please contact Geraldine Brennan, Head of Administration – Local Services on 07908 790 256 or by email on geraldine.brennan6@nhs.net West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’. The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative. The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. This advert closes on Tuesday 8 Sep 2026
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Critical Chemicals Resilience Support Fund Senior Fund Managers x3
Government Recruitment Service - London
£60,732 to £71,296 a year
PermanentFull time
The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) is the department for economic growth. We support businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country. We operate in an increasingly dynamic international environment, with a range of forces rapidly reshaping the global economy. To meet this challenge, the Government launched a new Modern Industrial Strategy in June 2025. The Materials Directorate provides oversight of key cornerstone sectors of our economy – including chemicals, critical minerals, and other foundation industries (paper, glass, cement, ceramics), providing policy expertise to support economic growth in these sectors and ensuring that they continue to support our national resilience. Announced in May this year, the £350m Critical Chemicals Resilience Fund will help ensure that Government can work with the most essential businesses within the chemical sector to improve their competitiveness and bolster their resilience. You will be working with industry to agree co-investments, develop robust business cases and to agree delivery plans for each of the Fund recipients. We expect the Fund to garner strong ministerial interest and oversight given the importance of chemicals for critical national infrastructure and national security. We therefore encourage applications from candidates that are comfortable engaging senior officials and ministers. The team you will be joining also has the remit of Government intervention and responses to market failures for the chemicals sector and other sectors that the Materials Directorate has responsibility for. You therefore may be required to work flexibly and balance these priorities. We envisage further opportunities becoming available over the coming months to support the directorates wider portfolio, particularly with regards to the delivery of the £120m Ceramics Industry Support Scheme which will offer competitive funding across the ceramics sector to improve decarbonisation and efficiency. There may also be opportunities to support the government’s strategy for foundation sectors. The reserve list for this recruitment campaign will therefore be used to support filling those roles. Key Responsibilities Advising, negotiating and overseeing business cases and investment plans with industry. Working closely with Cross Whitehall partners including BIST Grants Delivery Directorate, HMT, UKGI and external advisers to assess the benefits and return on investment of the projects, including ensuring delivery against HMG Value for Money principles. Showcase your strong negotiating skills and stakeholder management to work with businesses on project delivery, alongside external advisers. Programme management of the Fund Manage virtual teams across BIST policy, grants, finance, legal and commercial colleagues to ensure effective running of the Fund. Ensure fast and consistent delivery across the programme of co-investment projects, including agreement of grant funding, and appropriate monitoring and evaluation. Implement and oversee robust governance structures to support effective evaluation of projects and senior assurance of both individual projects and the programmes themselves. Represent the CCF to stakeholders, seniors and across Whitehall Lead strategic engagement with external stakeholders, particularly successful grant applicants, but also wider industry stakeholders including trade representative organisations, to support effective delivery of the Fund. Lead briefing for Senior Officials and Ministers to provide oversight of economic growth and resilience in the sector, and ensure ongoing alignment of the scheme and approved projects with Departmental priorities.
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Senior Peer Support Worker | East London NHS Foundation Trust
East London NHS Foundation Trust - East Ham and Plaistow
£33,262 - £36,027 per annum Inc HCA
PermanentFull time
Senior Peer Support Worker (Various locations across Newham) We are recruiting for Senior Peer Support Worker to work across our Newham mental health services. This includes opportunities to work across our community teams and inpatient services. This role is specifically for someone with significant experience of working as a Peer support worker, within ELFT and be familiar with Newham. It is essential to havelived experience of using mental health services as well as completion of the ELFT Peer support worker training. Please note you will NOT be shortlisted without meeting these requirements. The role of Senior Peer Support Worker will primarily be a face-to-face role, with the need to work in the community and inpatient unit. The main focus of the work will be to support service users in their recovery journey, drawing on your lived experience. There is also a key expectation to co-facilitate groups and take on extra responsibilities relevant to the setting. This may include providing increased support on discharge and supporting the best use of our Peer support resource. 'Please apply for the post only if you have lived experience for mental health issues and evidence of the ELFT PSW Training certificate. In absence of any of those your will be automatically not shortlisted.' You must be able to use your personal recovery journey to inspire hope and belief that recovery is possible in the people you are supporting. You should be an effective communicator and be able to work proactively, as part of the local teams and also as part of the wider teams supporting your peers. To work as an integral and highly valued member of the relevant teams to inspire hope and recovery through sharing lived experience. - To support staff new to Peer support worker role - To co-facilitate meaningful groups. - To take on additional responsibilities relevant to the setting e.g. supporting with referrals screening, team huddles, teaching and training. (Please see JD for full outline of role.) Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile. This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Sep 2026
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Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Endoscopy | Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust - London
£30,630 - £32,346 per annum inc
PermanentFull time
Whipps Cross University Hospital is looking to recruit a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 who will work in the Endoscopy Dept at Whipps Cross. This post is open to individuals who are both experienced Healthcare Support Workers or those new to care. Individuals that are new to care will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within six months upon successful completion of all required competencies. We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a hospital setting. The role involves undertaking a range of delegated clinical tasks, such as: • Patient observations (e.g., monitoring vital signs) • Assisting with personal care and mobility • Supporting patients’ nutritional and hydration needs • Undertaking limited range of delegated duties (e.g. taking blood pressure, recording ECG, MRSA screening) • Simple wound dressings • Strong team working and communication skills are essential to ensure the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of our patients. An excellent communicator, they have experience of working in a team, to ensure the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our patients. The post holder will work within the endoscopy unit / gastroenterology department. We are a day unit that caters for patients who require endoscopic procedures ie gastroscopy / colonoscopy. The post holder will be an integral part of a team actively taking part in meeting the needs of patients and of the service in accordance with agreed standards under direct supervision of the ward manager. The post holder will continue to develop essential competencies though training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority. This post attracts individuals who are new to care. You will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within 6 months upon successful completion of all required competencies; until then, you will be placed at a Band 2 salary. Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates willbe requiredto complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass will they be invited to a formal interview. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledgerequired. This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Sep 2026
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Clinical Support Worker MHCAS | North London NHS Foundation Trust
Camden And Islington NHS Foundation Trust - London
£31,554 - £33,270 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
The Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service (MHCAS) is an innovative alternative to A&E for people in mental health crisis. The Service was recognised for Excellence in Mental Health at the UK NHS Parliamentary awards. The service covers the emergency mental health pathway for North Central London, this includes the boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington. We are looking for support workers with a passion for delivering outstanding patient care. The service provides an initial assessment of mental health needs. From this initial assessment there are a variety of pathways including referral to secondary services, crisis teams, crisis houses admissions, admissions to hospital and referrals to non-statutory services who offer specialists input. The service promotes community health and well-being and social inclusion. Successful candidates will be expected to work a 7-day rota, as part of a 24/7 service, covering several different sites if needed. This will include night duties and unsocial hours on a long-day shift pattern. The Clinical Support Worker will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care for service users in MHCAS. This includes supporting carers, families and other professionals of those being cared for by the team during their assessment processes. They will be expected to work a 7-day rota, as part of a 24/7 service, covering several different sites if needed. This will include night duties and unsocial hours on a long-day shift pattern. They will carry out a range of clinical support tasks, including direct patient interactions, risk assessment under supervision from senior staff, and delivering care interventions as identified as part of the service user’s care plan. This will include delivery when needed of PMVA (prevention and management of violence and aggression). They will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide excellent, compassionate and sensitive care to people and their social network. The focus of the role will be that of supporting people in acute mental health crisis, supporting carers and families in the same context and providing clinical assistance to registered and medical staff in order to ensure safe provision of care. The role will also include hands-on duties to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the clinical environment and practical assistance to individual practitioners and doctors during the assessment including face to face review of service users and close observations. North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT)is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people. Our Five-Year Strategy: 1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. 2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all 3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. 4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. • MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical/Practice To follow plans of care and undertake a range of allocated duties related to direct or indirect service user support and care. • To care for the service users physical, psychological, social, spiritual, cultural and recreational needs within a defined programme of health care and to ensure that service users are treated with respect and their dignity is always maintained. • To encourage service users to accept an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care and with their consent, where appropriate, seek the co-operation of carers, relatives and friends. • To observe and report any changes in the service user’s wellbeing as well as undertake any routine observations that may be required for physical health management. • To maintain timely and accurate service user records under supervision and in line with trust and service line policy and procedure. To converse with service users and their carers and relatives in a positive and respectful manner, ascertaining their needs and assisting them as appropriate. • To contribute to the assessment of service user’s health and social care needs by participating in assessment processes including assisting in initial data collection; monitoring of patient’s progress; as well as being able to report back clearly at any team care reviews. • To contribute towards the ongoing quality of service and care and identifies any risk issues in relation to the service users’ health and social care. Promptly informing the team or supervisor if there are any This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Sep 2026
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Clinical Research Support Project Manager | Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust - London
£58,133 - £65,261 Per annum inc
ContractFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Research Support Project Manager to join the Cardiology Research team at Barts Health NHS Trust. This role will support delivery of a dynamic portfolio of cardiovascular and heart valve research studies, including structural heart, imaging, device and CTIMP trials. The post holder will provide operational leadership across the full research lifecycle – from feasibility and study set-up to close-out – ensuring compliance with ICH-GCP, MHRA and Trust governance frameworks. With a strong emphasis on digital health integration, data governance and imaging research oversight, this role is ideal for an experienced research professional passionate about innovation in cardiovascular research delivery. You will work closely with cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, imaging specialists, research nurses and academic collaborators to ensure high-quality, efficient and compliant study management within a large acute NHS Trust setting. The successful candidate will coordinate and manage a portfolio of heart valve and cardiovascular research studies, including TAVI, surgical valve, multimodal imaging and device trials. Key responsibilities include: · Lead on, conduct and deliver patient research visits including scheduling, related comms and data management · Preparing and managing IRAS submissions, REC applications and substantial amendments · Supporting SoECAT and AcoRD processes in collaboration with R&D and finance teamsteams. · Maintaining study timelines, recruitment projections, risk registers and performance dashboards · Overseeing Investigator Site Files and ensuring audit readiness · Supporting cardiovascular imaging dataset governance and secure data transfer processes · Facilitating electronic health record screening and digital recruitment strategies · Producing recruitment and governance reports for oversight meetings · Providing supervision and mentorship to junior research staff including appraisal management · Acting as liaison between cardiology MDTs, pharmacy, laboratories, sponsors and external partners. We are seeking an organised and proactive research professional with experience in NHS clinical research delivery, strong governance expertise and an understanding of digital health systems, data management and cardiovascular research pathways. Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. Although this position is a 4 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may beslightlyshorter than 4 months. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. This advert closes on Wednesday 30 Sep 2026
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Clinical Support Worker MHCAS | North London NHS Foundation Trust
Camden And Islington NHS Foundation Trust - London
£31,554 - £33,270 Per annum inclusive of HCAS
PermanentFull time
The Mental Health Crisis Assessment Service (MHCAS) is an innovative alternative to A&E for people in mental health crisis. The Service was recognised for Excellence in Mental Health at the UK NHS Parliamentary awards. The service covers the emergency mental health pathway for North Central London, this includes the boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey and Islington. We are looking for support workers with a passion for delivering outstanding patient care. The service provides an initial assessment of mental health needs. From this initial assessment there are a variety of pathways including referral to secondary services, crisis teams, crisis houses admissions, admissions to hospital and referrals to non-statutory services who offer specialists input. The service promotes community health and well-being and social inclusion. Successful candidates will be expected to work a 7-day rota, as part of a 24/7 service, covering several different sites if needed. This will include night duties and unsocial hours on a long-day shift pattern. The Clinical Support Worker will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care for service users in MHCAS. This includes supporting carers, families and other professionals of those being cared for by the team during their assessment processes. They will be expected to work a 7-day rota, as part of a 24/7 service, covering several different sites if needed. This will include night duties and unsocial hours on a long-day shift pattern. They will carry out a range of clinical support tasks, including direct patient interactions, risk assessment under supervision from senior staff, and delivering care interventions as identified as part of the service user’s care plan. This will include delivery when needed of PMVA (prevention and management of violence and aggression). They will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide excellent, compassionate and sensitive care to people and their social network. The focus of the role will be that of supporting people in acute mental health crisis, supporting carers and families in the same context and providing clinical assistance to registered and medical staff in order to ensure safe provision of care. The role will also include hands-on duties to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the clinical environment and practical assistance to individual practitioners and doctors during the assessment including face to face review of service users and close observations. North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT)is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people. Our Five-Year Strategy: 1. We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. 2. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all 3. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. 4. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. In order to meet the needs of the Trust you may be required from time to time to work at different locations to your normal place of work. This may mean that you are required to work at any location that fall under Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey or Islington. • MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical/Practice To follow plans of care and undertake a range of allocated duties related to direct or indirect service user support and care. • To care for the service users physical, psychological, social, spiritual, cultural and recreational needs within a defined programme of health care and to ensure that service users are treated with respect and their dignity is always maintained. • To encourage service users to accept an optimum level of responsibility for their individual programme of care and with their consent, where appropriate, seek the co-operation of carers, relatives and friends. • To observe and report any changes in the service user’s wellbeing as well as undertake any routine observations that may be required for physical health management. • To maintain timely and accurate service user records under supervision and in line with trust and service line policy and procedure. To converse with service users and their carers and relatives in a positive and respectful manner, ascertaining their needs and assisting them as appropriate. • To contribute to the assessment of service user’s health and social care needs by participating in assessment processes including assisting in initial data collection; monitoring of patient’s progress; as well as being able to report back clearly at any team care reviews. • To contribute towards the ongoing quality of service and care and identifies any risk issues in relation to the service users’ health and social care. Promptly informing the team or supervisor if there are any This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026
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Senior Healthcare Support Worker - AAU | Barts Health NHS Trust
Barts Health NHS Trust - London
£30,630 - £32,346 per annum inc
PermanentPart time
Whipps Cross Hospital is looking to recruit a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 who will work at the Acute Assessment Unit, Older Persons Assessment Unit and Same Day Emergency Care at Whipps Cross Hospital. This post is open to individuals who are experienced Healthcare Support Workers in the NHS or elsewhere. Support will be offered to individuals to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within six months upon successful completion of all required competencies. We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a hospital setting. The role involves undertaking a range of delegated clinical tasks, such as: • Patient observations (e.g., monitoring vital signs) • Assisting with personal care and mobility • Supporting patients’ nutritional and hydration needs • Undertaking limited range of delegated duties (e.g. taking blood pressure, recording ECG, MRSA screening) • Simple wound dressings • Strong teamworking and communication skills are essential to ensure the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of our patients. An excellent communicator, they have experience of working in a team, to ensure the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our patients. The postholder will work within the Acute Assessment Unit, Older Persons Assessment Unit and Same Day Emergency Care. Barts Health has a diverse and busy service that may require staff to be flexible in their working. The post holder will be required to work within a challenging clinical environment and may undertake shift work which may include nights and weekends. The post holder will be an integral part of the nursing team actively taking part in meeting the needs of patients and of the service in accordance with agreed standards under direct supervision of the registered nurse. The post holder will continue to develop essential competencies though training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority. This post attracts individuals who are new to care. You will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within 6 months upon successful completion of all required competencies; until then, you will be placed at a Band 2 salary. Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. This advert closes on Friday 25 Sep 2026
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