Healthcare Support Worker in Medicine
The closing date is 02 January 2026
Job summary
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.
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We are currently looking for Health Care Assistants (band 3) to join our team. We are an established team looking after patients who have undergone surgical procedures and also those with acute /chronic health conditions.
As a health care assistant on ward your responsibilities would be taking observations, assist in patients with personal care and mobility. You will be constantly providing our patients with the highest standard of customer service.You will be doing a mixture of nights and day shifts.
Olatilewa Banjoko: ward manager Olatilewa.banjoko@nhs.net
Anderson Fujihara: Matron for Medicine division Anderson.fujihara@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
- 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.
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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.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted
18 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£29,651 to £31,312 a year per annum inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259-7663705NUH
Job locations
Newham university hospital
Glen road
London
E13 8SL
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Newham university hospital
Glen road
London
E13 8SL
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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