Overview
Whipps Cross Hospital is looking to recruit a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 who will work in the Acute Assessment Unit, Older Persons Assessment Unit and Same Day Emergency Care. The post is open to experienced HCA’s in the NHS or elsewhere. Support will be offered to complete the Band 3 competencies and progress into a Band 3 role within six months upon successful completion of all required competencies.
Responsibilities
- Patient observations (e.g., monitoring vital signs)
- Assisting with personal care and mobility
- Supporting patients’ nutritional and hydration needs
- Undertaking a limited range of delegated duties (e.g. taking blood pressure, recording ECG, MRSA screening)
- Simple wound dressings
- Strong teamworking and communication skills are essential to ensure the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of our patients.
- Work within a challenging clinical environment and may undertake shift work which may include nights and weekends.
- Act actively as part of the nursing team, working under direct supervision of the registered nurse to meet patients’ needs and service standards.
- Continue to develop essential competencies through training and practice to ensure safety and quality are priorities.
Working Conditions
Shift work may include nights and weekends. The role involves working in a clinical environment across the Acute Assessment Unit, Older Persons Assessment Unit and Same Day Emergency Care.
Development & Progression
New to care applicants 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; until then, placement will be at a Band 2 salary.
Other Information
NOTE – WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. Please confirm if you will require sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa before applying. The advert closes on Tuesday 24 Mar 2026.
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