Band 2/3 - Healthcare Support Worker, Urology

Job summary

We're looking for a Health Care Support Worker to join our dedicated Radiology team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

An exciting fixed-term, part-time opportunity has arisen to support the implementation and delivery of the One-Stop Haematuria Pathway, based within the newly opened Urology Diagnostic Unit at St Albans City Hospital.

If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant with strong clinical skills and a passion for supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care, we would welcome your application.

This role will be primarily based at St Albans City Hospital, with occasional ad-hoc requirements to work across our other sites at Hemel Hempstead Hospital and Watford General Hospital.

We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with opportunities for professional development and growth. Applicants with training needs are encouraged to apply, as we are committed to supporting development where required.

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Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will play a vital role within the nursing team, delivering high-quality care and support to patients and their families.

This role requires someone who consistently puts patients at the heart of everything they do, ensuring compassionate, person-centred care every day.

You will provide hands-on personal care while actively encouraging and supporting patients to maintain their independence wherever possible.

About us

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Albans City Hospital

St Albans

AL3 5PN

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

St Albans City Hospital

St Albans

AL3 5PN

Employer's website

http://www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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