Health Care Support Worker - Gilwern Ward
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Health Care Support Worker - Gilwern Ward
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Health Care Support Worker for Gilwern Trauma Ward at Hereford County Hospital. This is a permanent Band 2 position offering £25,272 a year (pro rata). Full-time and part-time options available.
Job Details
- Date posted: 05 May 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: 2
- Salary: £25,272 a year pa pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 229-SUR-7972081
- Location: Hereford County Hospital, Stonebow Rd, Hereford, HR1 2ER
Main Duties
- Washing and dressing patients
- Serving meals and feeding patients
- Helping patients to move around
- Making beds
- Talking to patients and their families
- Monitoring patient condition
Skills and Personal Attributes
- Caring and kind
- Cheerful and friendly
- Keen to support patients with personal needs
- Able to follow direct instructions
- Happy to work in a team and use own initiative
- Good listening and communication skills
- Well organised
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
We are a member of an NHS Foundation Group, providing acute and community services across Herefordshire and parts of Powys. We run Hereford County Hospital and community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye. Our values are Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications (Essential)
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Willingness to undertake Maths and English Functional Skills if not obtained
Experience (Essential)
- Working with people
Personal Attributes (Essential)
- Flexible and adaptable
- Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
- Ability to work under pressure
- Effective handling of difficult information
Other Factors (Essential)
- Able to meet moving and handling requirements
Skills Knowledge & Abilities (Essential)
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
Employer Details
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Address: Hereford County Hospital, Stonebow Rd, Hereford, HR1 2ER
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Contact: Rebecca Morgan, Gilwern Ward Sister - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] - [contact hidden]