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Healthcare Support Worker – Frailty Ward 9A

Employer: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB, UK
Salary: £25,272–£27,476 per year, pro rata for part-time roles
Band: NHS Band 2
Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time or part-time
Date posted: 12 October 2026
Closing date: 26 October 2026
Reference number: 339-MED1706-GB

Visa Sponsorship Status

This role does not currently meet the salary requirement for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust states that the position does not currently meet the salary requirement for visa sponsorship. Although the salary range is £25,272–£27,476 per year, most new starters are appointed at the bottom of the pay scale. Applicants seeking Skilled Worker sponsorship should consider this restriction before applying.

Job Overview

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting Healthcare Support Workers to join Frailty Ward 9A at Southmead Hospital.

The successful candidates will support the delivery of high-quality care to frail older patients, working alongside registered nurses and other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The Trust welcomes experienced Healthcare Support Workers, particularly those with a background in care of the elderly. It is also willing to support newcomers at Band 2, providing opportunities and training to progress towards Band 3.

Applicants must be flexible to work a range of shifts, including long days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

As a Healthcare Support Worker, your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing direct patient care while maintaining patients’ privacy, dignity and comfort.
  • Helping patients move around safely and supporting their daily living activities.
  • Assisting with washing, dressing and toileting.
  • Serving meals and helping patients with feeding where necessary.
  • Monitoring patients and carrying out basic health checks.
  • Supporting registered nurses in delivering individualised nursing care.
  • Participating in patient assessments and reporting concerns to appropriate clinical staff.
  • Following care plans, infection prevention procedures, health and safety requirements, and Trust policies.
  • Maintaining accurate patient records and communicating effectively with patients, relatives and multidisciplinary colleagues.
  • Supporting patients to develop independence and participate in their own care.
  • Maintaining equipment and reporting faults when necessary.
  • Working collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team.

Following successful completion of clinical skills training, Senior Healthcare Support Workers will also undertake clinical tasks with minimal or no supervision, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation and glucose monitoring, wound swabs, and the collection and testing of urine, faecal and sputum samples.

Essential Qualifications and Training

Applicants should meet the relevant qualification and experience requirements, including:

  • A Level 3 RQF/SCQF qualification, City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3, BTEC National Diploma in any subject, or equivalent experience of at least 12 months.
  • GCSE English at grade 4 or above, or an equivalent qualification.
  • GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above, or an equivalent qualification.
  • A Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support aligned with the Senior Healthcare Support Worker apprenticeship standard, or equivalent experience.
  • Completion of the Care Certificate.

Desirable: Completed competencies in venepuncture and physiological measurements.

Essential Experience and Skills

Candidates should demonstrate:

  • At least 12 months’ experience working in a health or social care setting.
  • Previous experience as a support worker.
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Good time management and the ability to prioritise tasks.
  • A caring and compassionate approach towards patients and their relatives.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to complete patient documentation accurately.
  • Basic IT skills, including word processing, email and keyboard use.
  • A willingness and ability to undertake the required training within specified timeframes.

Experience in an acute hospital setting and previous work with frail patients are desirable.

Training and Development

The Trust is willing to support newcomers appointed at Band 2 and provide training to help them progress towards Band 3. Additional clinical responsibilities depend on successful completion of the relevant clinical skills training.

Applicants should be prepared to undertake the training required for the role.

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Working at Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust employs more than 28,000 staff and delivers over 160 clinical services across 13 hospital locations, including Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.

The Trust promotes equal opportunities, values diversity and aims to provide high-quality, individualised care to patients.

Application deadline: 26 October 2026

Contact for Enquiries

Contact person: Hannah Morris, Ward Manager
Email: hannah.morris@nbt.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0117 414 6300

Employer website: https://www.nbt.nhs.uk/

Source: NHS Jobs and Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. Salary, eligibility requirements and sponsorship information are based on the published vacancy.

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