• Job Description

  Req#: C9427-26-0101?language=en&page=26&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  The Older Persons Assessment Unit is a 20-bedded front-door acute frailty assessment unit, providing rapid assessment and early intervention for older adults who present with acute or complex needs.In addition, OPAU has Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) capacity, including 7 trolleys and 2 chair spaces, enabling us to manage patients promptly, avoid unnecessary admissions, and support effective patient flow across the hospital.

  Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care that promotes independence, dignity, and safe, timely discharge planning.

  Main duties of the job

  As a Clinical Healthcare Support Worker you will be a core member of the team delivering personal care, both clinical and non-clinical, to patients. You'll also be key in supporting patients with their own self-care and independence.

  You'll work under the guidance of a healthcare professional such as a nurse and your job will vary depending on the ward you are based. Your daily duties will be varied to include:

  • Delivering personal care such as helping patients get up, washed and dressed, taking patients to the toilet, helping at meal times
  • Contribute to patient assessments such as blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature
  • Recording your actions accurately in patient notes.

  Our hospital is a 24 hour service as our patients need care and attention around the clock.

  The skills we are looking for:

  • You need to be able to understand and communicate both verbally and in writing in English
  • You don't need any formal qualifications in maths but you will need to have numerical and analytic skills to do patient observations
  • You will need to have a customer focused approach which is essential to providing patients with the best possible experience
  • You will need to be able to use IT systems and databases (training is provided)
  • You will have the skill to focus on the details with the ability to spot problems. You will know when you are able to correct or when to escalate.

  About us

  At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

  We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

  A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

  We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

  We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

  Details

  Date posted

  11 February 2026

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  9 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  427-7787285

  Job locations

  Royal United Hospitals Bath

  Combe Park

  Bath

  BA1 3NG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

  Please note that this role currentlydoes not meet the minimum salary threshold of £25,000required for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, as set by the UK Home Office effective from 9 April 2025.

  While higher pay points may be available depending on verified NHS experience, the majority of new appointments typically commence at the lower end of the pay band, which falls below the sponsorship threshold.

  As such,visa sponsorship may not be available for candidates who do not already have the right to work in the UK.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.

  Please note that this role currentlydoes not meet the minimum salary threshold of £25,000required for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, as set by the UK Home Office effective from 9 April 2025.

  While higher pay points may be available depending on verified NHS experience, the majority of new appointments typically commence at the lower end of the pay band, which falls below the sponsorship threshold.

  As such,visa sponsorship may not be available for candidates who do not already have the right to work in the UK.

  Person Specification

  Skills & Experience

  Essential

  • Understands and is committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
  • Able to demonstrate genuine interest in caring for people and knowledge of RUH values
  • Experience of working within a team
  • Understands the need for strict confidentiality

  Desirable

  • Previous experience as a Healthcare Support Worker in a hospital or other care setting

  Qualifications and training

  Essential

  • Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills at interview assessment.

  Desirable

  • Completed Care Certificate
  • Evidence of IT skills and training
  • A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare.

  Values-based assessment

  Essential

  • Motivated to make a difference in whatever way they can
  • Takes pride in themselves, their appearance, their role and where they work.

  Desirable

  • Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental
  • Motivated to be genuinely kind and caring
  • Helps and co-operates with colleagues
  • Pro-active and takes responsibility

  Person Specification

  Skills & Experience

  Essential

  • Understands and is committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
  • Able to demonstrate genuine interest in caring for people and knowledge of RUH values
  • Experience of working within a team
  • Understands the need for strict confidentiality

  Desirable

  • Previous experience as a Healthcare Support Worker in a hospital or other care setting

  Qualifications and training

  Essential

  • Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills at interview assessment.

  Desirable

  • Completed Care Certificate
  • Evidence of IT skills and training
  • A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be an NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare.

  Values-based assessment

  Essential

  • Motivated to make a difference in whatever way they can
  • Takes pride in themselves, their appearance, their role and where they work.

  Desirable

  • Values and respects others, treats everyone as an individual, is non-judgemental
  • Motivated to be genuinely kind and caring
  • Helps and co-operates with colleagues
  • Pro-active and takes responsibility

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal United Hospitals Bath

  Combe Park

  Bath

  BA1 3NG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Royal United Hospitals Bath

  Combe Park

  Bath

  BA1 3NG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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