Job Description

**This is for permanent roles only (full and part time hours). Please do not apply if you are looking for Bank only.**
** Please note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship **
Discover a new and fulfilling career opportunity at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where every day brings new challenges and rewards!
We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our team on the Elective Surgery Hub at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
You will work as part of a team delivering excellent patient care to patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures.
Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the ward/department team delivering excellent patient care.
• Monitoring patients and performing basic health check
• Serving meals and helping to feed patients
• Provide support to patients to maintain their hygiene needs. This may include actions such as:

• Bathing/washing
• Care of mouth, hair, nails and eyes
• Provide support to maintain their elimination needs. This may include actions such as:

• Encouraging continence
• Emptying urinary catheter bags
• Mobilising to toilet or use of commode or bedpan
• Maintaining hygiene needs after episodes of incontinence

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
14 October 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-HLC-539-A
Job locations
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this job role please see full job description and person specification. Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about this job role please see full job description and person specification.
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
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Healthcare related subject, or equivalent 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
• Formal or informal care experience

Skills
Essential

• Effective written communication skills
• Attention to detail

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
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Healthcare related subject, or equivalent 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
• Formal or informal care experience

Skills
Essential

• Effective written communication skills
• Attention to detail

Skills Required