Are you compassionate, caring, and ready to make a difference?
We’re looking for Healthcare Support Workers to join our dedicated Oxhey Ward team and help deliver excellent patient care.
Oxhey is a 12-bedded dual frailty unit, specialising in the care of older people with dementia and delirium. Our patients often have impaired cognition and/or mobility and may require support with activities of daily living.
We are looking for someone with a naturally engaging manner and a genuine willingness to interact positively with patients. The role can be demanding and challenging, but rewarding.
You will be required to work 12.5 hour shifts, covering days, nights and weekends (further details below).
To find out more about the role of a Healthcare Support Worker, please watch the YouTube video below:
https://youtu.be/1VmQLPrTNQU
Please visit the following website for information about the role of a Healthcare Support Worker:
https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/healthcare-support-worker/roles-healthcare-support-worker/healthcare-assistant

Assisting patients with activities of daily living.
Providing encouragement and assistance at mealtimes.
Carrying out clinical observations, including blood pressure and other vital signs.
Working collaboratively with colleagues and the Multidisciplinary Team.
Maintaining accurate electronic documentation.
Previous experience is preferable, but not essential, as full support and training will be provided.
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.
www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick “Member of the Armed Forces Community” on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
Ready for the challenge?
We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible—be sure to tell us why you’re interested in becoming a Healthcare Support Worker.
Once you’ve gained experience in the role, there are excellent development opportunities available within the Trust. These include fully supported and funded pathways such as the Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship and the Nursing Associate Programme.
If you’re interested in progressing your career with us, please don’t hesitate to ask for more information.