Senior Healthcare Support Worker, OPAU

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, OPAU The closing date is 21 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Please Note; this role is not eligible for sponsorship! Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has a reputation for delivering high quality patient care. An exciting opportunity has arisen for committed, enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Senior Healthcare Support Worker (SHSW) to join our team. Our Older Persons Assessment Unit (OPAU) is seeking a Band 3 to join the already established team. This post will be to work within the Urgent and Emergency division providing same day emergency care to patients in an effective and safe environment. Our vision is simple; to put patients first, to have a passion for excellence, to have pride in our teams and to be able to take personal responsibility. In return, the Trust offers excellent development and training opportunities. As an employee you will have access to a suite of training modules, flexible working opportunities, NHS staff benefits, access to an NHS Pension and additional work perks. Main duties of the job Assist patients with the sanitary needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained. Assist in the meeting of patients' nutritional needs. Ensure that patients who require assistance at meal times have a red tray. Where identified in the plan of care, ensure food and fluid intake and output are accurately documented on appropriate charts. Assist in skin and pressure area care. Under the supervision of registered nurses ensure patients are helped to move position to prevent discomfort and/or pressure ulcers. Assist patients with safe mobilisation according to their plan of care and where appropriate seek help from other members of the ward team. Utilise appropriate moving and handling aids to reduce the risk of injury to the patient and themselves. To undertake, venepuncture and cannulation duties under senior supervision following completion of training and evidence of competency Accurately record ECG's on completion of training and report back to qualified nurse following interpretation by the Doctor. Assist in supporting therapeutic recreational activities for patients as appropriate. Assist registered staff in the taking and recording of vital signs as per the patients' plan of care, including urinalysis and blood glucose testing. Communicate to the nurse in charge changes observed in a patient's condition. Recognise and promote the patients rights, cultural beliefs and values. Promote patients privacy and dignity both in the ward/department and across the Trust. About us Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond. Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey. We also run many specialist clinics in the community and local community hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. There has never been a better time to join us in the NHS at ASPH. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff bene