Healthcare Assistant (Clinical Support Worker) - Ward Area
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 28/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a dedicated Clinical Support Worker in a ward area, working under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. You will provide compassionate patient care, assisting with daily needs, observations, and maintaining a clean environment. The position requires flexibility to work various shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays. The Trust values inclusion, respect, and improvement in all aspects of its work.
Essential criteria
- GCSEs (or equivalent qualification or standard) in English and Math
Desirable criteria
- Care Certificate
- Health and Social Care Level 2
- Previous Experience
- Experience of healthcare or care work
- Experience of working with the general public or a range of different people
- Ability to communicate effectively people with varying levels of understanding
- Evidence of being self-motivated
- Evidence of working effectively as part of a team
- Basic IT skills - ability to use keyboard or willingness to develop
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work in a busy, sometimes pressurized environment
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to use judgement on when to escalate issues and problems
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to use them to communicate effectively with patients within a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledg
- Awareness of clinical setting and clinical care
- Knowledge of a range of clinical procedures
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role model our Trust values every day
- Qualifications / Training
- GCSEs (or equivalent qualification or standard) in English and Math
- Care Certificate
- Health and Social Care Level 2
- Previous Experience
- Experience of healthcare or care work
- Experience of working with the general public or a range of different people
- Ability to communicate effectively people with varying levels of understanding
- Evidence of being self-motivated
- Evidence of working effectively as part of a team
- Basic IT skills - ability to use keyboard or willingness to develop
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work in a busy, sometimes pressurized environment
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to use judgement on when to escalate issues and problems
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to use them to communicate effectively with patients within a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledg
- Awareness of clinical setting and clinical care
- Knowledge of a range of clinical procedures
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Role model our Trust values every day
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 14d
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East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
Healthcare Assistant (Clinical Support Worker) - Ward Area
The closing date is 28 September 2026
Job summary
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care? We're looking for dedicated Clinical Support Workers across our ward areas who share our commitment to providing outstanding service and compassionate care to our patients.
As a Clinical Support Worker, you will work closely under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, playing a vital role in maintaining high standards of patient care across our hospital wards and departments.
At the heart of our work are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve . We encourage all applicants to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
What We're Looking For:
- A kind and caring nature
- Friendly and approachable attitude
- Ability to follow instructions and Trust policies
- Confidence to use your own initiative
- Flexibility to work across different shifts
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Communicating effectively with patients
- Supporting Registered Nurses and Midwives in patient care
- Assisting with washing and dressing patients
- Taking physiological observations
- Making beds and maintaining clean patient areas
- Serving meals and helping patients with feeding
- Providing emotional support by listening and talking to patients
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