Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 02 July 2025

Job summary

Are you caring and good at talking to people?Do you enjoy working as part of a team?Do you want to make a difference for NHS patients in Buckinghamshire?

You have the opportunity to join our fantastic and friendly Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) family as a healthcare support worker - no previous experience needed.

These are great opportunities for candidates who are looking to step into healthcare for the first time, or for those who are already in healthcare and want to work for an NHS Trust. Health Care Support Workers play a crucial role in all aspects of care delivery for our patients.

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact bht.recruitment@nhs.net or phone 01494 734868.

Main duties of the job

You will be joining a team of dedicated professionals who you will learn from on the job, we provide training to ensure you have the skills for the role and offer development opportunities to realise your career potential. You will be enrolled onto a health care support worker induction programme held each month, ensuring you feel supported as you take the first steps into your new career.

Shift patterns on Day Surgery are: 07;00 to 20:30, Monday to Friday (no weekends).

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

434-SCC7200949

Job locations

Wycombe

Queen Alexandra road

high wycombe

HP11 2TT

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS

Desirable

Care Certificate in healthcare (Level 3)

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Understands nature of the HCSW role and responsibilities

Desirable

Previous experience in a health care setting
Evidence of working in a busy environment
Experience in a customer focused environment

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
Ability to use a computer
Ability to communicate in English clearly and concisely with patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
Understands concept of Confidentiality and standards of conduct and care
Courteous with patients and others both internal and external

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to work agreed shift patterns designed to meet service needs.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS

Desirable

Care Certificate in healthcare (Level 3)

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Understands nature of the HCSW role and responsibilities

Desirable

Previous experience in a health care setting
Evidence of working in a busy environment
Experience in a customer focused environment

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
Ability to use a computer
Ability to communicate in English clearly and concisely with patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team
Understands concept of Confidentiality and standards of conduct and care
Courteous with patients and others both internal and external

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Ability to work agreed shift patterns designed to meet service needs.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe

Queen Alexandra road

high wycombe

HP11 2TT

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe

Queen Alexandra road

high wycombe

HP11 2TT

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)