Job Description

Interviews taking place on Respiratory support unit & respiratory ward at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
Are you looking to step into the new year with a new career?
Are you caring and good at talking to people?
Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
Do you want to make a difference for NHS patients in Buckinghamshire?
If the answer is yes, and you are shortlisted, you will receive an invitation to attend our next Healthcare Assistant assessment day at Stoke Mandeville Hospital.
Please apply via TRAC jobs.
You have the opportunity to join our fantastic and friendly Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) family as a healthcare support worker - no previous experience needed.
These are great opportunities for candidates who are looking to step into healthcare for the first time, or for those who are already in healthcare and want to work for an NHS Trust.Healthcare Support Workers play a crucial role in all aspects of care deliveryforourpatients.
Main duties of the job
You will be joining a team of dedicated professionals who you will learn from on the job, we provide training to ensure you have the skills for the role and offer development opportunities to realise your career potential. You will be enrolled onto a healthcare support worker induction programme held each month, ensuring you feel supported as you take the first steps into your new career.
Our ward operate a 24-hour shift rotation across a 7-day service. Day shifts typically start at 07:00-19:30 depending on the ward, and night shifts are vice versa.
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Details
Date posted
23 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
434-IM7408890-A
Job locations
Stoke Mandeville Hospital
Mandeville Road
Aylesbury
HP21 8AL
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number. Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Education
Essential

• GCSE Grade C English Language or equivalent
• Secondary education

Desirable

• Relevant qualifications or trust care certificate

Special circumstances
Essential

• Ability to work flexibly, across both sites.
• Willingness to support other areas of the service as the need arises

Experience
Essential

• 1-2 years' experience of working in a health care setting
• Experience of teaching both individuals and groups

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a Ward/Community setting
• Previous experience of working in a team

Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential

• Patient confidentiality
• Good communication skills both verbally and written to enable liaison with multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrate ability to organise own workload, prioritise and take initiative where necessary
• Logical approach to work, thorough and accurate
• Be flexible and work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally; open, pleasant, and confident manner
• Computer literacy eg can use email, write documents, use internet

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Trust and use of Medway system would be desirable
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act
• Knowledge of child protection procedures

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• GCSE Grade C English Language or equivalent
• Secondary education

Desirable

• Relevant qualifications or trust care certificate

Special circumstances
Essential

• Ability to work flexibly, across both sites.
• Willingness to support other areas of the service as the need arises

Experience
Essential

• 1-2 years' experience of working in a health care setting
• Experience of teaching both individuals and groups

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a Ward/Community setting
• Previous experience of working in a team

Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential

• Patient confidentiality
• Good communication skills both verbally and written to enable liaison with multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrate ability to organise own workload, prioritise and take initiative where necessary
• Logical approach to work, thorough and accurate
• Be flexible and work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally; open, pleasant, and confident manner
• Computer literacy eg can use email, write documents, use internet

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS Trust and use of Medway system would be desirable
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act
• Knowledge of child protection procedures

Skills Required