Job summary Interview will be an assessment centre on the 19th February. Are you looking for a rewarding yet challenging role where you can truly impact people's lives? We are seeking enthusiastic, compassionate, and dedicated individuals who share our Trust Values: Supportive, Respectful, Innovative, & Collaborative. As a Health Care Support Worker (Band 2) at University Hospital Bristol & Weston one of the largest acute NHS Trusts in the South Westyou'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care alongside our expert nursing teams. You will support registered nurses in providing essential care to adult patients, making a tangible difference in their recovery and well-being. We currently have Band 2 vacancies on inpatient surgical and medical wards and the Intensive Care Unit. What to Expect in This Role: Working in an acute hospital setting can be fast-paced, physically demanding, and emotionally challenging. You will be caring for both male and female adult patients, including providing intimate personal care, while always ensuring dignity and respect. You will need resilience, adaptability, and strong communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and colleagues You will be expected to work long day and night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays. Full time : 37.5hrs per week Part time : 23hrs per week Main duties of the job As a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker, you will play a key role in delivering compassionate, patient-centred care, ensuring the privacy, dignity and well-being of every individual. You will care for both male and female adult patients, including providing intimate personal care. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nursing Associate or Senior Healthcare Support Worker, receiving the guidance and support needed to deliver high-quality care. Your Responsibilities: Providing personal care to adult patients, including washing, toileting and continence care, while maintaining their privacy and dignity. Assisting with nutrition and hydration, ensuring patients receive the support they need with meals. Helping with mobility, including repositioning and providing pressure area care to promote comfort and prevent complications. Offering emotional support to patients and their families, recognizing the importance of kindness and reassurance in their care journey. Providing one-to-one observation for patients at high risk due to their clinical condition, ensuring their safety and well-being. Maintaining a clean and safe ward environment, playing a vital role in infection prevention and fall reduction. Escorting patients to other departments, such as X-ray, ensuring they feel supported throughout their care experience. Your role is essential in ensuring that all patients feel safe, respected, and well cared for during their time with us. About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 15,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year Per Assignment Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 387-HCSW-Feb-BRI-ADULT Job locations Bristol Royal Infirmary Upper Maudlin St Bristol BS2 8BJ Job description Job responsibilities What Were Looking For: A team player with a passion for delivering outstanding care. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment and handle the emotional and physical challenges of the role. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with patients, families, and colleagues. No previous experience requiredwe provide full training and ongoing support. If you are new to healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity to build a fulfilling career, and we actively support those who aspire to become Senior Healthcare Support Workers and beyond. Join us and start making a difference today Please note that previous applicants should not apply. This post is not eligible for VISA sponsorship This advert is for vacancies at the UHBW sites in Bristol City Centre. Job description Job responsibilities What Were Looking For: A team player with a passion for delivering outstanding care. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment and handle the emotional and physical challenges of the role. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with patients, families, and colleagues. No previous experience requiredwe provide full training and ongoing support. If you are new to healthcare, this is the perfect opportunity to build a fulfilling career, and we actively support those who aspire to become Senior Healthcare Support Workers and beyond. Join us and start making a difference today Please note that previous applicants should not apply. This post is not eligible for VISA sponsorship This advert is for vacancies at the UHBW sites in Bristol City Centre. Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures Committed to providing high quality patient care Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit dependant on clinical need Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting Able to meet the physical and developmental demands of the role Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting Be able to work as a member of a team Experience of time management and prioritising work Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives Qualifications and Training Essential One of the following; Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3 ? NVQ 3 ? BTEC National Diploma ? Experience equivalent to the above qualifications Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalent Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker) ? Equivalent experience Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately Demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures Committed to providing high quality patient care Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time frames Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards/unit dependant on clinical need Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner / attitude Enthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare setting Able to meet the physical and developmental demands of the role Knowledge and Experience Essential Experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting Be able to work as a member of a team Experience of time management and prioritising work Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives Qualifications and Training Essential One of the following; Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3 ? NVQ 3 ? BTEC National Diploma ? Experience equivalent to the above qualifications Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalent Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker) ? Equivalent experience Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Bristol Royal Infirmary Upper Maudlin St Bristol BS2 8BJ Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)