Job Description

The closing date is 26th Sep 2025

Job summary

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We are looking to appoint a Healthcare Assistant who is enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team in Beacon Day Unit and Outpatient Department


The unit specialises in Oncology and Haematology.


As a Healthcare Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in supporting the administrationof Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy whilst delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse.


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



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

A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be a Vocational NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience

Experience

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Essential

Previous experience in a healthcare environment


Cannulation and phlebotomy


Experience of recording ECGs


Experience of taking and monitoring blood glucose levels

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.

For help with your application, contact:

caren attree


caren.attree@somersetft.nhs.uk


07826513625

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 3

Salary

24937.00 to 26598.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-3203

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA