Senior Healthcare Support Worker, Heron Ward

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Senior Healthcare Support Worker, Heron Ward The closing date is 21 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Our vision at Ashford & St Peter's is to provide an outstanding experience and outcomes for patients and staff. St Peter's Hospital in Chertsey, Surrey is now recruiting for Senior Health Care Support Workers - (Band 3) for Heron ward Full time and part time posts will be considered, shifts include long days, nights, weekends, and public holidays. Our Senior HCSWs will need the flexibility to cover varied shift patterns. Candidates applying for this post must possess and be able to demonstrate within the application form the following essential criteria: Recent and previous NHS experience as a health care support worker for a minimum of six months Having successfully achieved the Care Certificate within an NHS setting. Only candidates that meet the above will be considered for this post. Successful candidates must also have good communication skills, competent IT skills, a valid right to work document, and have a kind, caring and compassionate nature. The Trust offers training, including a four-week induction programme and further development opportunities. Only applications for candidates already based in the UK will be considered, remote interviews will not be possible, and we will not consider alternative dates for the interviews. For further information, please contact lisa.punter@nhs.net Main duties of the job Our Healthcare Support Workers are at the heart of providing direct patient centred care, supporting the Registered Nurses and Nursing Associates as well as the wider Multi-Disciplinary Teams. The role is varied, equally challenging and rewarding, where you will have the opportunity to really make a difference to the experience of our patients. The role includes: Providing direct patient care including meeting hygiene, continence, nutrition, pressure area care and mobility needs Taking and recording patients' vital signs, identifying and escalating changes to a patient's condition Providing one to one observation for patients who present a high risk of harm and vulnerable patients Undertaking training and competencies related to the role such as undertaking ECGs, venepuncture and cannulation, and other competencies related to the specific department Escorting patients to different departments such as x-ray and theatres Keeping the department and equipment clean, tidy, and restocking supplies Training and supporting new and junior team members Supporting the registered nursing team in providing high quality pre and post operative care About us Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff. Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan. We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities. St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic surger