Job Description

**Please note this position does not meet the requirements for sponsorship**
Do you believe you can provide high standards of care, with compassion, empathy, respect and dignity?
We are proudly introducing two new Gastroenterology/Colorectal, 28 bedded wards at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, due to open at the end of this year. There are several permanent Health Care Assistant (HCA) positions that need to be filled to support these new modular wards.
You could be new to care or an experienced care worker... we are keen to talk to you about opportunities here as a HCA on our inpatient wards, supporting our registered nursing staff to provide excellent care to our patients.
We will offer you the required skills and training needed to care for the patients, along with the opportunity to learn from experienced members of the current Surgical Wards as they transition into their new surroundings.
We provide care 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, so you will need to have the flexibility to work days, weekend and night shifts including bank holidays.
If you have a passion for care, work collaboratively with others and would like to take on this exciting opportunity as a HCA in a our brand new facility please do get in touch.
**Interviews for these positions will be held in person, on site at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital as part of our recruitment event on Saturday 4th October 2025. *There will be no option of a digital/electronic interview.**
Main duties of the job

• Working flexibly alongside registered nurses as part of the Ward team delivering exceptional care.
• Acting with compassion you will put patients at the centre of all you do.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their carers.
• Serving meals and helping to feed patients.
• Monitoring patients and provide support to them, performing basic health checks and maintaining their hygiene needs. Including some of the following duties:

• Bed-making
• Recording temperature, pulse & weight
• Bathing/washing
• Care of mouth, hair, nails and eyes
• Emptying urinary catheter bags
• Mobilising to toilet or use of commode or bedpan
• Maintaining hygiene needs after episodes of incontinence
• Show courage by embracing new ways of working and doing the right thing by the people you care for, including speaking up when you have concerns.

About us
Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.
We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.
Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.
If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!
Benefits of joining the NHS include:

• Flexible working patterns
• Career progression, including annual personal development reviews
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Competitive and transparent pay structure
• Blue Light discounts
• Generous annual leave and maternity/paternity leave

We will offer a comprehensive induction programme that will fully prepare you for the role and you will be working in a stimulating and supportive working environment with opportunities for learning and development.
Details
Date posted
12 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum / pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
223-HCA-672
Job locations
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE in Maths and English grade 3-1 ( D-G) Functional Skills L1 or higher

Desirable

• GCSE in Maths and English grade 9-4 ( A - C) Functional Skills L2 or higher
• Level 2 Diploma in clinical Healthcare support NVQ Level 2 in Care or demonstrate a commitment to work towards the diploma qualification

Experience
Essential

• Can demonstrate an understanding, through personal statement and interview, of what is required within the role of a Health Care Assistant in the care setting
• Can describe the Trust Values and demonstrate how they put these in to practice within their caring role

Desirable

• Previous hospital experience

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE in Maths and English grade 3-1 ( D-G) Functional Skills L1 or higher

Desirable

• GCSE in Maths and English grade 9-4 ( A - C) Functional Skills L2 or higher
• Level 2 Diploma in clinical Healthcare support NVQ Level 2 in Care or demonstrate a commitment to work towards the diploma qualification

Experience
Essential

• Can demonstrate an understanding, through personal statement and interview, of what is required within the role of a Health Care Assistant in the care setting
• Can describe the Trust Values and demonstrate how they put these in to practice within their caring role

Desirable

• Previous hospital experience

Skills Required