Job summary
We're thrilled to invite you to our Healthcare Support Worker Recruitment Event on Saturday 13th September 2025 at Great Western Hospital!
Our event is aimed towards new to care candidates looking for a change and are interested in joining our Trust. You will learn more about the Trust, our services, and meet the Careers team, ward managers and staff that to assist you in making your decisions about your future with us.
Get ready for an inspiring and action-packed introduction to your future in healthcare!
Morning Highlights:
Welcome Presentation - Kick off with an energizing overview of your recruitment journey, hear real HCSW insights, and get a warm welcome from the team.
Hands-On Personal Care Demo - See what compassionate care looks like in action.
Literacy & Numeracy Assessment
Afternoon Opportunities:
On-the-Day Interview Possibility - If slots are available.
Virtual Interview Options - Prefer a later date? No problem--follow-up interviews are already scheduled online.
This role operates strictly on a rota basis and does not offer fixed shifts. You must be willing to work 12-hour shifts, which are standard across most wards. These shifts include a mix of days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays, scheduled as part of a rolling rota.
Note all applicants will receive an invitation prior to the attendance of the event on completion of their application via NHS jobs with confirmation of the attendee slot.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for motivated individuals to join our ambitious organisation as a Healthcare support worker.
You will be responsible for delivering individual patient care and will be expected to support the team leaders and the Senior Sister/Charge Nurse.
You will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic, to help improve both the patient experience and the nursing care. You will be working in an environment that will be a challenge to your organisational skills and one that will enhance your knowledge of various specialties
This role is offered on a progression scheme where you will undertake the Care Certificate which approximately take 6 months to complete where your pay band will increase.
About us
This role requires you to have current right to work in the UK which enables you to undertake the role without need of sponsorship. Accordingly, we regret that any application will not be considered if this requirement is not met. Given the current UK immigration requirements this role is not eligible for sponsorship, and it is not possible for the Trust to sponsor applicants for a visa for this role.
Working for us will provide you with the opportunity to be part of an experienced team, working in a busy environment enabling you to further develop your skills and experience so you can provide our patients with the high quality care that we know you strive to deliver.
We're one of the top employers in the NHS in the South West. As committed as you will be to doing the best for your patients, we're just as committed to helping you to get the most out of your role. Our STAR Values are at the heart of everything we do, we will offer you the support, guidance, training and opportunities to develop at whatever stage in your career you are so you can make the best contribution you can.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic, to help improve both the patient experience and the nursing care. You will be working in an environment that will be a challenge to your organisational skills and one that will enhance your knowledge of various specialties. Duties include:
- Caring and communication with kindness and compassion
- Personal Care including catheter care and Incontinence (This includes bodily fluids and faeces)
- Nutrition and Hydration support
- Pressure Area Care
- Collect specimens (routine bodily fluids only)
- Moving and handling
- Documentation including food & fluid charts and outcome sheets.
- Environmental maintenance
- Performing care in line with risk assessments and care plans
- Ensure all clinical rooms are stocked up with appropriate clinical forms and patient information sheets.
- Assist with the preparation of medical notes to facilitate the running of clinics.
- Escort to other departments (except theatre)
- Instigate Emergency procedure.
- Promote person centred values and provide support for patients wellbeing and fulfilment.
- After Death Care
Please find attached the band 2 and band 3 job description and person specifications.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will need to be highly motivated and enthusiastic, to help improve both the patient experience and the nursing care. You will be working in an environment that will be a challenge to your organisational skills and one that will enhance your knowledge of various specialties. Duties include:
- Caring and communication with kindness and compassion
- Personal Care including catheter care and Incontinence (This includes bodily fluids and faeces)
- Nutrition and Hydration support
- Pressure Area Care
- Collect specimens (routine bodily fluids only)
- Moving and handling
- Documentation including food & fluid charts and outcome sheets.
- Environmental maintenance
- Performing care in line with risk assessments and care plans
- Ensure all clinical rooms are stocked up with appropriate clinical forms and patient information sheets.
- Assist with the preparation of medical notes to facilitate the running of clinics.
- Escort to other departments (except theatre)
- Instigate Emergency procedure.
- Promote person centred values and provide support for patients wellbeing and fulfilment.
- After Death Care
Please find attached the band 2 and band 3 job description and person specifications.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A*-D in English Language or equivalent
- GCSE A*-D in Mathematics or equivalent
- oAble to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills at interview assessment
Desirable
- Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support
- Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care
- Level 2 in Health & Social care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A*-D in English Language or equivalent
- GCSE A*-D in Mathematics or equivalent
- oAble to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills at interview assessment
Desirable
- Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support
- Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care
- Level 2 in Health & Social care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
