Job Description

The closing date is 27th Aug 2025

Job summary

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We are looking to appoint health care support Assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team on Ward 7B at Yeovil District Hospital.


The unit is a Trauma & Orthopaedic/ Acute Surgical Ward.


As a health care Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve the shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

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Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.



Full details of duties can be found in the job description.



There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns with a commitment to participate in the on call service after appropriate training.



Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.

About us

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At

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options

to help you balance work and life

NHS pension scheme

for long-term financial security

Generous annual leave allowance

to recharge and relax A strong focus on

career development

to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our

Blue Light Card

, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.


We are proud to foster a

diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce

, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of

idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty

, and

breathtaking coastlines

, with vibrant cities like

Bristol

,

Bath

, and

Exeter

just a short drive away - and only two hours to

London

.


The region is home to excellent

educational facilities

, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all

- the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

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For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential

Care Certificate (Skills for Care) inhouse training or prepared to undertake within agreed timescale


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Experience

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Essential

Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience.


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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.


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For help with your application, contact:

Elizabeth Caswell


elizabeth.caswell@somersetft.nhs.uk


07557313804


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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change


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Band

Band 2


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Salary

24169.00 to 24169.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent


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Working pattern

Part-Time, Full-Time


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Reference number

184-OL-OR-2777


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Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT