Clinical Healthcare Support Worker Band 3
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 23/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves supporting midwives and other healthcare professionals on the Labour Ward to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to women, babies, and their families. The post holder will assist with direct patient care, maintain a clean and safe environment, and support the smooth running of the ward. Duties include assisting with clinical and non-clinical tasks, managing stock, and providing practical and emotional support throughout the maternity journey. The role requires working under the supervision of registered midwives, adhering to Trust policies and maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality.
Essential criteria
- Flexible, adaptable. organised with good time management skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding
- IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records
- Literacy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 1 or above (e.g. GCSE grade E or above)
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.
- Evidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust.
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England
- Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development
- Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
- Clear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker.
- Makes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Is sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals
- Special Attributes/Specific Requirements
- Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
- Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations
- Ability to work in line with and role model Group values.
- Able to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks.
- Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- Able to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others
- Skills/Competencies
- Flexible, adaptable. organised with good time management skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with tact, diplomacy, empathy and understanding
- IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records
- Literacy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 1 or above (e.g. GCSE grade E or above)
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Care or equivalent qualification or relevant experience.
- Evidence of the Care Certificate or commitment to achieve on joining Trust.
- Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England
- Motivated to develop knowledge and skills and to undertake self-development
- Significant experience of the NHS and/or health/child care and an interest in the speciality with knowledge of wider issues relating to health care
- Clear understanding of professional accountability, delegation and professionalism related to the role of a band 3 worker.
- Makes a positive contribution as a team player and demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Is sensitive to the impact and implications of decisions and activities undertaken on other professionals
- Special Attributes/Specific Requirements
- Able to work under minimal supervision but fully aware when to escalate concerns to a registered practitioner
- Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient and work within the team to manage complex and challenging situations
- Ability to work in line with and role model Group values.
- Able to prioritise and to organise and motivate oneself and others to achieve delegated tasks.
- Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
- Able to use own initiative within the boundaries of the role and able to motivate oneself and others
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.
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United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Clinical Healthcare Support Worker Band 3
The closing date is 23 September 2026
Job summary
The Clinical Healthcare Support Worker (CHCSW) is an integral member of the multidisciplinary maternity team, supporting midwives, obstetricians, and other healthcare professionals in the delivery of safe, high-quality, compassionate care to women, babies, and their families on the Labour Ward.
The post holder will assist in providing direct patient care within their scope of practice, contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment, and support the smooth day-to-day running of the ward.
The role includes assisting with clinical and non-clinical duties, preparing and cleaning clinical areas and equipment, maintaining infection prevention and control standards, replenishing stock and supplies, and providing practical and emotional support to women and their families throughout their maternity journey.
The post holder will work under the supervision and direction of registered midwives, ensuring that care is delivered with dignity, respect, and in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
- Support midwives and the multidisciplinary team in providing safe, high-quality care to women, babies, and their families throughout labour, birth, and the postnatal period.
- Assist with basic pati
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