• Job Description

  Req#: C9259-25-1564?language=en&page=40&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Royal London Hospital is looking to recruit a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) Band 3 who will work in the pilot Sickle Cell Ambulatory Care Unit at Royal London. This post is open to individuals who are experienced Healthcare Support Workers.

  We are looking for compassionate and motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a hospital setting. The role involves undertaking a range of delegated tasks, such as:

  Patient observations (e.g., monitoring vital signs)

  Assisting with personal care and mobility

  Supporting patients' nutritional and hydration needs

  Undertaking 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.

  Entering or updating details on the electronic patient record system

  An excellent communicator, they have experience of working in a team, to ensure the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our patients. They will also need to be computer literate and support efficient and effective administrative support to the service.

  The post holder will work within the new ambulatory care and triage team helping to maintain and deliver a high-class Sickle Cell service at the Royal London Hospital. The post holders will support the development and delivery of a high quality sickle cell service across the Trust.

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder will be an integral part of the nursing 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 nurse. The post holder will continue to develop essential competencies though training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority

  About us

  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.

  Details

  Date posted

  08 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £30,039 to £31,088 a year per annum inc

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  7 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  259-6975447RLH-B

  Job locations

  Royal London Hospital

  London

  E1 1FR

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  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.

  We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

  *PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE*

  Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post - Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass this, will they be invited to a formal interview.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  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.

  We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

  *PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE*

  Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post - Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass this, will they be invited to a formal interview.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • General level of education to GCSE standard

  Desirable

  • NVQ
  • Care Certificate

  Experience

  Essential

  • Previous experience working in a hospital setting

  Desirable

  • Experience of using Cerner

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of and ability to implement relevant policies and standard operating procedures
  • Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • General level of education to GCSE standard

  Desirable

  • NVQ
  • Care Certificate

  Experience

  Essential

  • Previous experience working in a hospital setting

  Desirable

  • Experience of using Cerner

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Knowledge of and ability to implement relevant policies and standard operating procedures
  • Knowledge and understanding of confidentiality.

  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

  Barts Health NHS Trust

  Address

  Royal London Hospital

  London

  E1 1FR

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Barts Health NHS Trust

  Address

  Royal London Hospital

  London

  E1 1FR

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.bartshealth.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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