Health Care Support Worker

Health Care Support Worker

The closing date is 23 January 2026

We have 2 exciting opportunities for Healthcare Assistants on Clwyd Ward.

Clwyd Ward cares for post‑operative patients following hip and knee replacements. The ward is very fast‑paced, caring for up to 30 patients per day. The patient turnover is high. Working together with the MDT to enhance patient care.

The ward works closely with the Enhanced Recovery Programme/Team.

The role of the Healthcare Assistant supports the Registered Nursing team in the care of patients pre and post surgery and to aid the efficient and smooth running of the ward.

The role offers development opportunity to develop skills such as performing ECGs & Phlebotomy.

Hours available – 1 x 37.5 per week and 1 x 36 per week.

Under current Home Office Immigration Rules, this role does not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria and the position is not therefore eligible for sponsorship. Applications from candidates that require skilled worker sponsorship will NOT be shortlisted.

Observing, monitoring and recording patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight.

Communication with patients, relatives and carers.

Assisting with clinical duties.

Personal care including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety.

Promoting positive mental/physical/nutritional health with patients.

Provide patient care, which may require the use of physical effort to roll, manoeuvre and stand patients.

Assist other team members to maintain the skin integrity of all patients.

Assist patients with an appropriate dietary intake. Provide assistance and monitoring with eating and drinking as required.

Be able to handle waste body fluids, ensuring correct disposal according to Trust policies. Take specimens of urine, faeces, sputum, wound and other swabs, when requested to do so from a registered nurse.

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation.

In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment.

Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you'll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state-of-the-art facilities – including our recently‑opened £6 million Headley Court Veterans' Orthopaedic Centre (the first unit of its kind in the UK).

RJAH has strong links with a range of universities including Staffordshire, Keele, Glyndwr, Chester and Birmingham. The hospital is located on a site outside Oswestry in Oswestry, just off the A5. The nearest train station is in Gobowen, approximately two miles from the hospital. The station is part of the Chester to Birmingham line. We are based in North Shropshire, close to the border with North and Mid Wales.

It is one of the most attractive parts of the country, with a rich historic culture and excellent transport links. It offers outstanding opportunities for anyone who enjoys an outdoor lifestyle or is looking to raise a family.

Under the direct/indirect supervision of trained staff, be able to use own initiative and be able to assist patients in all activities of daily living within own level of competencies stated in Level 2 Direct Care.

On a daily basis to receive patients, relatives and visitors to the ward, demonstrating effective communication and directing them to appropriate areas within the department & Trust & documenting appropriately.

Provide patient care, which may require the use of physical effort to roll, manoeuvre and stand patients. The use of manual handling equipment and training is essential, to reduce physical strain and maintain safety of the patient. Annual manual handling training is mandatory.

Assist other team…