Senior Health Care Support Worker – Children’s Emergency Dept | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
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Company: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Are You Passionate About Making a Difference in the Lives of Children and Young People?
Do you have a compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can develop your skills and progress in your career? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you!
We currently have vacancies for Band 3 Senior Health Care Support Workers to join our Children’s Emergency Department. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional care to children and young people.
Please note that all our current positions involve a full rota of day, twilight, night and weekend shifts.
As a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting children and young people with their healthcare needs. You will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, delivering high-quality care in our regional Children’s Emergency Department and Major Trauma Centre.
Interviews will be held: 24thSeptember
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the clinical team with observations and treatments.
- Providing emotional and practical support to children, young people and their families.
- Helping maintain a safe, clean and supportive environment.
- Working closely with other healthcare professionals in a team
- Acting as a scribe in emergency situations.
- Assisting with personal care and ensuring the well-being of patients.
This role is ideal for someone who is caring, compassionate and eager to make a positive impact on the lives of young patients.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston.
With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom.
Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a differenceforwhat we call our Four Ps:
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Our visionforfive years from now:
- 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 enjoyworking, training and building a career.
- Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
- We will contribute to system financial balance
Key Requirements to Apply: We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, have excellent communication skills, and a positive, can-do attitude.
To be shortlisted for this role, you must clearly demonstrate on your application the following:
- Maths qualification at GCSE A*-C / 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent.
- English qualification at GCSE A*-C / 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent.
- Level 3 qualification (or higher) in any subject.
- Acute caring experience in an acute healthcare or social care setting.
- Experience or a passion for working with children and young people.
You will need to provide evidence of your educational qualification before your invitation to interview is confirmed.
This advert closes on Thursday 10 Sep 2026
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
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