Employer Ashford and St. Peter''s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site St Peter''s Hospital Town Chertsey Salary £26,240 - £27,928 per annum inc. HCAS (pro rata for part time hours - 22.5 hours) Salary period Yearly Closing 12/09/2025 23:59Band 3

Job overview

22.5 hours per week( please note as this is a part time role, we are not able to offer sponsorship. )We are looking for a Healthcare Support Worker to work in the Anorectal Physiology Unit at St Peter’s Hospital. The post holder would be required to assist the clinical team during the physiological investigations, ensuring patients are properly cared for, making sure patient lists run smoothly and always maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients and staff. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, and in support of and supervised by the Clinical Nurse Specialists, incorporating:Infection Prevention and ControlMoving and Handling of patients to support independenceContinence ManagementSafeguarding of adults and childrenThe postholder must have excellent communication and IT skills as well as a compassionate nature and a desire to provide high standards of care to our patients.For further information regarding this role, please contact Karyn Grimmer, Senior Pelvic Floor Specialist Nurse, karyn.grimmer@nhs.netMain 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 main duties of this role is to assist clinical staff to run patient investigation sessions smoothly and help with the delivery of holistic patient care, supporting the physiology staff as well as ensuring patients are comfortable during investigations and assisting patients before and after investigations.Working for our organisation

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, 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 Ashford and St Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with our strong commitment to staff health and wellbeing. We are committed to providing continuous professional development, staff benefits and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.Although it isn''t the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Working as a Healthcare Support Worker in the Anorectal Physiology Unit, your main responsibility would be to c arry out assigned tasks involved with direct patient care whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients. This will be whilst demonstrating excellent care, compassion and communication, and in support of and supervised by the Pelvic Floor Specialist Nurses, incorporating:• Undertaking and recording of Vital Signs• Moving and Handling of patients to support independence• Infection Prevention and Control• Safeguarding of adults and children.See full job description for full detailsPerson specification

Qualifications

Level 2 of English and MathCare Certificate achieved through NHSLevel 3 QualificationHealth and Social care level 3Experience

Experience as a Healthcare Support Worker within the NHSKnowledge

Trust vision, values and behaviours and strategic objectivesUnderstanding of the role of the Healthcare Support Working in the hospital settingBasic knowledge of how the NHS worksSkills

Caring and compassionateEmpathy and understandingAbility to provide excellent patient centred careAbility to prioritise appropriatelyAbility to advocate for others as requiredAble to demonstrate that you are honest, reliable and trustworthyTreat patients, visitors, colleagues with respectAbility to be flexible to meet the needs of the patients, the team, the service and the Trust.Right to work in UK

Please confirm you are residing in the UK with a valid right to work document.Attitude, Behaviour and Values

Willing and able to take personal responsibilityDemonstrates passion for excellenceSeeks out and takes opportunities for improving the service offeredFlexible in their attitudes and behaviours to support team working and delivery of objectivesRespects, values and cares for othersEmployer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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