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Band 2: Competitive rates  PERMANENT   NO SPONSORSHIP 
EMPATHY END OF LIFE FAMILY HCSW NHS VISA

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Centralised OUH recruitment — apply once and be considered for multiple roles across the Trust, saving time and widening your options.
Full training provided; no prior HCSW experience needed — ideal for returners or career changers, including mums re-entering work.
Permanent Band 2 role at Oxford University Hospitals — stable employment on the NHS pay scale with clear progression and learning routes.
Values-led, compassionate teams prioritising dignity and respect — a supportive environment many women seek in frontline care roles.
Based at Horton General Hospital, Banbury (OX16) — local, family-friendly location; practical commute by car for school runs and childcare.
Varied, meaningful hands-on duties (personal care, observations, end-of-life support) — rewarding work that builds transferable clinical skills.
At Horton General Hospital in Banbury you’ll work as a Healthcare Support Worker (Band 2, Agenda for Change) providing hands‑on, compassionate care including washing, dressing, toileting, assisting with feeding and mobilisation, supporting clinical observations and helping registered nurses deliver planned care on wards such as Juniper. Full training is provided so no previous NHS experience is required; other duties include supporting end‑of‑life care, collecting specimens as trained, accurately recording care using electronic systems and maintaining a safe, dignified environment for patients, families and visitors. This is a permanent, full‑time role (£24,465 pa pro rata), is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the advert may close early depending on application volumes.

This opportunity is ideal for compassionate carers — particularly women looking for a stable, meaningful NHS role, those returning to work or people wanting to formalise practical caring skills — who value team support, learning and clear routes for development within one of the country’s largest teaching trusts. Oxford University Hospitals operates a centralised recruitment process, so you only need to apply once to be considered for multiple roles across the Trust. Please note that we cannot provide sponsorship for this post. To apply, click the "Apply Now" button appearing alongside this advert; you can also find and explore similar vacancies and guidance at jobsincare.com.
Centralised OUH recruitment — apply once and be considered for multiple roles across the Trust, saving time and widening your options.
Full training provided; no prior HCSW experience needed — ideal for returners or career changers, including mums re-entering work.
Permanent Band 2 role at Oxford University Hospitals — stable employment on the NHS pay scale with clear progression and learning routes.
Values-led, compassionate teams prioritising dignity and respect — a supportive environment many women seek in frontline care roles.
Based at Horton General Hospital, Banbury (OX16) — local, family-friendly location; practical commute by car for school runs and childcare.
Varied, meaningful hands-on duties (personal care, observations, end-of-life support) — rewarding work that builds transferable clinical skills.
 


in Banbury
Locations are approximate.