Band 2/3 - Healthcare Support Worker, Cardiac Centre
The closing date is 29 January 2026
Job summary
Are you looking for a challenging but rewarding career in healthcare? We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Support Workerto join our teams in the Cardiac Cath Lab at Watford General Hospital.
This role involves rotating between the Cardiac Cath Lab and the Cardiac Centre, where you will provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients before and after cardiac procedures.
You will also assist in cardiology clinics by taking patient details, recording observations, and performing ECG recordings, while supporting clinical staff in delivering safe and effective care.
The working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with no weekends or Bank Holidays.
This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in a specialist cardiology setting, develop new clinical skills, and work as part of a supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Support Worker you will be an essential part of the nursing team. You will do a fantastic job providing care and support to our patients and their families.
We are looking for caring, compassionate, and reliable individual with good communication skills and a strong commitment to patient care.
If you are motivated, enthusiastic, and keen to develop a career in healthcare, we would love to hear from you.
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 contactwestherts.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.
Details
Date posted
22 January 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,768 to £27,928 a year inc HCA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
360-A-10809
Job locations
Watford Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer details
Employer name
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Watford Hospital
Watford
WD18 0HB
Employer's website
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