Healthcare Support Worker | Barts Health NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £29,651 - £31,312 Per Annum Inc |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, E13 8SL |
| Company: | Barts Health NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7825486/259-7825486NUH |
Summary
Newham Hospital is seeking to recruit a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) to join our Medical Wards team, specifically Thistle Ward (Care of the Elderly).
This opportunity is open to both experienced Healthcare Support Workers and individuals who are new to care. Candidates who are new to care will receive structured support to complete the Band 3 competencies and will progress into a Band 3 role within six months upon successful completion of all required competencies. Until competencies are achieved, successful applicants will be appointed at a Band 2 salary.
We are looking for compassionate, motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care within a hospital setting.
The role involves undertaking a range of delegated clinical tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, including:
• Monitoring and recording patient observations (e.g., vital signs)
• Assisting with personal care and supporting mobility
• Supporting patients’ nutritional and hydration needs
• Undertaking delegated clinical duties (e.g., blood pressure monitoring, ECG recording, MRSA screening)
• Performing simple wound dressings
Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential to ensure the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of our patients.
The Senior Healthcare Support Worker will be an integral part of the ward/department team actively taking part in meeting the needs of patients and of the service in accordance with agreed standards under direct supervision of the registered nurses, nurse associates and midwives. The post holder will develop essential competencies though training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
This advert closes on Monday 9 Mar 2026