Job Description

Please note that this job does not meet the salary or skill level requirements for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK.
We are looking for experienced Healthcare Assistants with evidence of with excellent communication and organisational skills.
You will be working within a busy ward environment with the opportunity to further develop your skills and enhance your knowledge.
We also welcome applications for bank assignments which are available across Bishops Castle, Ludlow, and Whitchurch Community Hospitals.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job

• To provide holistic and person-centred care and support community patients in an acute setting.
• A Healthcare Assistant is a core member of the team delivering personal care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate care.
• To carry out a range of non-clinical healthcare tasks, under the direct supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner. Provide compassionate care, to agreed quality standards and in accordance with Trust values.

About us
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff.
Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people.
Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance.
Details
Date posted
09 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
825-7536161-OPS-A
Job locations
Ludlow Community Hospital
Gravel Hill
Ludlow
SY8 1QX
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the and Person Specification attached for further information on the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good standard of general education.
• Ability to demonstrate a level of English language and grammar commensurate with writing in service user case notes.
• Work towards NVQ and acquire knowledge of palliative care and rehabilitation

Experience
Essential

• Awareness of the role of the Healthcare Assistant
• Common sense approach when faced with potentially difficult situations.

Knowledge
Essential

• Good interpersonal skills (written and oral).
• The ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff both written and orally.ice.
• Maintain a professional approach to all team members, patients, relatives, and the general public.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good standard of general education.
• Ability to demonstrate a level of English language and grammar commensurate with writing in service user case notes.
• Work towards NVQ and acquire knowledge of palliative care and rehabilitation

Experience
Essential

• Awareness of the role of the Healthcare Assistant
• Common sense approach when faced with potentially difficult situations.

Knowledge
Essential

• Good interpersonal skills (written and oral).
• The ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff both written and orally.ice.
• Maintain a professional approach to all team members, patients, relatives, and the general public.

Skills Required