Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker – Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Contract: Permanent (Full-time or Part-time). Hours: 37.5 hours per week, part time considered. Salary: £25,760 – £27,476 per annum (pro rata). Location: Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Winchester. Closing date: 05/07/2026.
Job overview
As a Healthcare Support Worker you will support Registered Nurses and multidisciplinary teams, assisting with patient care and ensuring a high standard of service. This role is vital to the delivery of safe, compassionate care across all shifts, including long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties
- Communicate effectively with patients, families and the team in both written and verbal form.
- Assist in the planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care.
- Support patients in daily activities and maintain a caring, professional environment.
- Demonstrate commitment to high standards, teamwork and the Trust’s values.
- Flexibly work shifts that include long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Requirements
- Minimum age 18 years.
- Commitment to a minimum of 23 hours per week and the standard shift pattern.
- Proficiency in oral and written communication.
- Positive, caring attitude with a can‑do approach.
- Working knowledge of NHS and patient care processes.
Training & Qualifications
- IT Literate.
- Secondary education – GCSE grades 1–3 or D–G (or equivalent).
- ESOL Level 2 or equivalent (if English not first language).
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health / Health and Social Care or working towards an award.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health / Health and Social Care or working towards an award.
Experience & Knowledge
- Demonstrated health or health‑and‑social care experience or equivalent skills.
- Understanding of NHS or social care systems.
- Previous NHS experience preferred.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to equality and diversity and encourage applications from all candidates, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
Flexible Working
All requests for flexible and part‑time working will be considered.
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