Band 3- Health Care Support Worker, Cardiology | West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £27,106 - £28,850 pa inc HCA pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | Watford, WD18 0HB |
| Company: | West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7913263/360-A-11200 |
Summary
Are you looking for a challenging but rewarding career in health care?
We have a vacancy for a Healthcare Support Worker to work at our Watford Hospital and Hemel Hempstead site within our department covering outpatient clinics.
You will be required to work 18.75 hours during the day.
As a Healthcare Support Worker you will be an essential part of the nursing team. You will do a fantastic job providing care and support to our patients.
You will need to be the kind of person who puts their patients first, providing the best care for every patient, every day.
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
The core hours will be from 8:30am to 4:30pm
The main duties will be to prepare patients for all cardiac procedures.
To prepare and maintain the environment for clinical activity.
To measure patients’ height, weight, blood pressure and carrying out ECG.
Chaperone professional staff where appropriate.
This advert closes on Wednesday 15 Apr 2026