Job summary
- Main area
- Nursing & Midwifery
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Bank
- Hours
- Flexible working - 0 hours per week
- Job ref
- 387-TSB-NA-15-Oct-25
- Employer
- Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bristol and Weston Hospitals
- Town
- Bristol
- Salary
- £14.71 - £24.86 per hour (inclusive of A/L)
- Salary period
- Hourly
- Closing
- 25/10/2026 09:00
Employer heading
Bank Senior Healthcare Support Worker
Band 3
North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.
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Job overview
Are you an experienced Senior/Healthcare Support Worker with acute hospital experience looking for a role with full flexibility?
Would you like to work within an NHS Trust that is committed to ensuring your ongoing development and training of a wide range of clinical skills and knowledge?
To undertake this role, you must:
- Have experience of working in an acute hospital setting or Care home within the last 12 months OR are a Student Nurse in your second year, having completed a placement in an acute hospital setting (please ensure this is documented in your application).
- Hold an NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
- GCSE A*- C (grade 4 and above) in English & Math's or equivalent
- Be able to work a minimum of 2 shifts, in a rolling 4-month period and remain compliant with all essential training, to remain in post
Advance notice of Interview: Tuesday the 13th of October
If you are successful at recruitment the following inductions will apply:
- For Band 2 – you will need to attend induction for 7 days
- For Band 3 – you will need to attend induction for 8 days
Offers of Band 2 or Band 3 will be dependent upon candidate’s experience.
Please note, you will be expected to attend induction within a consecutive period of time.
If successful, you will be employed on a zero-hour agreement and on occasions you will be required to work between our Bristol and Weston hospital sites.
Main duties of the job
A Senior/Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) is a core member of the team delivering direct care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate health care to people in accordance with assessed needs and a care plan.
You will carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare, or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner, in accordance with the Trust values.
There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your needs. Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills and skills set specific to your area of work.
Working for our organisation
- Better outcomes for our Patients
- More opportunities for our People
- Fairer more consistent care for our Population
- Best Value for Public Purse
- Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
- We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
- More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
- Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
- Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
- We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
- Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
- We will contribute to system financial balance
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a full overview of the Job Description, please refer to the PDF Job Description attached as an additional document to this advert.
Nursing Care (under indirect supervision, once deemed competent)
1. Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
2. Duties are delegated to you in line with care plans
3. Not all duties are routine, and you will need to use your knowledge, experience and understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility
4. Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff:
a. For Band 3’s, to carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.
b. For Band 2’s to carry out Height, weight, BMI, personal care and additional duties as instructed by the Person in charge.
5. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.
6. Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
7. Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies
8. Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.
9. Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.
10. Maintain accurate records relating to communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills.
11. Ensuring equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty
12. Work effectively as part of a team.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience (For Band 3)
- GCSE A*- C (grade 4 and above) in English, or equivalent (Band 2/3)
- GCSE A*- C (grade 4 and above) in Maths, or equivalent (Band 2/3)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a Care home setting within the last 12 months
- For student nurses who have completed their first year with a placement (PLEASE PROVIDE FULL EVIDENCE DURING APPLICATION)
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Experience of time management and prioritising work
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Bank Office
- Job title
- Bank Office Recruitment
- Email address
- [email protected]
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