Job Description

Join Our Team as a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant Unlock Your Potential and Make a Real Difference in Patient Care
Are you passionate about providing compassionate care and making a meaningful impact in patients' lives? We are looking to recruit Healthcare assistants to join our dynamic and friendly nursing team at Bassetlaw Theatres based at Bassetlaw Hospital.
Hours of work are 37.5 hours per week to fit the service. There will be a requirement after training to support the service on out of hours and weekend shifts, inclusive of on call commitments.
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our well established teams with a commitment to delivering high quality individualised patient centred care.
We offer inclusion into a fantastic, enthusiastic team, a period of induction and a strong commitment to training and professional development.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for providing the highest standard of individualised holistic patient care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.
Main duties of the job
What we are looking for:
Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant
Completion of the Care Certificate (or willing to complete within 3 months of starting)
Relevant healthcare qualification
Clinical skills and competencies specific to the department (if you lack these then you'll start as a Band 2 Trainee HCA, with progression to a Band 3 HCA upon completion of training).
Candidates need to show maturity, reliability, flexibility and be highly motivated individuals seeking a challenge and who thrive in a busy team environment - you must be committed to co-operative team working at all times.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Details
Date posted
29 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
272-7449620
Job locations
Bassetlaw Hospital
Kilton Hill
Worksop
S81 0BD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Level 2 intermediate Health Care Support Worker Apprenticeship (or equivalent).
• Care Certificate Certified competence in the safe use of laser equipment

Desirable

• GCSE Maths & English or equivalent.
• Level 3 Advanced Senior Health Care

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a care setting providing personal care.
• Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues.
• Basic computer skills.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting

Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential

• Be able to demonstrate good communication skills, work within the multidisciplinary team.
• Well-motivated, genuine desire to care for people and ability to manage self.
• Must be able to work within a team. Support and assist in the safe and effective delivery service provision.
• Able to manage and prioritise own workload

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential

• Level 2 intermediate Health Care Support Worker Apprenticeship (or equivalent).
• Care Certificate Certified competence in the safe use of laser equipment

Desirable

• GCSE Maths & English or equivalent.
• Level 3 Advanced Senior Health Care

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a care setting providing personal care.
• Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues.
• Basic computer skills.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an acute hospital setting

Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential

• Be able to demonstrate good communication skills, work within the multidisciplinary team.
• Well-motivated, genuine desire to care for people and ability to manage self.
• Must be able to work within a team. Support and assist in the safe and effective delivery service provision.
• Able to manage and prioritise own workload

Skills Required