Healthcare Support Worker

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Healthcare Support Worker to join Elizabeth Ward, a dynamic and fast-paced gynaecology unit. The ward provides high-quality care for women experiencing gynaecological emergencies as well as those undergoing elective surgical procedures. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting patients through often sensitive and complex healthcare journeys. You will be required to work 12.5 hour shifts, covering days, nights and weekends.

Please note - we are unable to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship (Work Permit) for this role. As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will play a vital role within the nursing team, delivering high-quality care and support to patients and their families. This role requires someone who consistently puts patients at the heart of everything they do, ensuring compassionate, person-centred care every day.

You will provide hands‑on personal care while actively encouraging and supporting patients to maintain their independence wherever possible.

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, 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 closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, 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.