Senior Healthcare Support Worker | Barts Health NHS Trust in London inLondon PUBLISHED MON 13 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Senior Healthcare Support Worker | Barts Health NHS Trust Job details Posting date: 13 October 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £29,651 - £31,312 per annum inc Hours: Full time Closing date: 12 November 2025 Location: London, E11 1NR Company: Barts Health NHS Trust Job type: Permanent Job reference: 7547/259-7547WXH Apply for this job Summary Whipps Cross University Hospital is looking to recruit a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 who will work in the Endoscopy Dept at Whipps Cross. This post is open to individuals who are both experienced Healthcare Support Workers or those new to care. Individuals that are new to care will receive support to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within six months upon successful completion of all required competencies. We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a hospital setting. The role involves undertaking a range of delegated clinical tasks, such as: • Patient observations (e.g., monitoring vital signs) • Assisting with personal care and mobility • Supporting patients’ nutritional and hydration needs • Undertaking limited range of delegated duties (e.g. taking blood pressure, recording ECG, MRSA screening) • Simple wound dressings • Strong team working and communication skills are essential to ensure the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of our patients. An excellent communicator, they have experience of working in a team, to ensure the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our patients. The post holder will work within the endoscopy unit / gastroenterology department. We are a day unit that caters for patients who require endoscopic procedures ie gastroscopy / colonoscopy. The post holder will be an integral part of a team actively taking part in meeting the needs of patients and of the service in accordance with agreed standards under direct supervision of the ward manager. The post holder will continue to develop essential competencies though training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority. 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. 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. PLEASE NOTE – WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post - Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers Please note that as indicated in the advert text, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, please confirm if you will require sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates willbe requiredto complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass will they be invited to a formal interview. We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledgerequired. This advert closes on Monday 27 Oct 2025