Job Description

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HTFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.
We are looking for high caliber, motivated and enthusiastic health care assistants who are keen to develop their career on Whitby ward. This post could be for you if you are looking for a challenging role and are able to provide high quality care within our highly skilled and forward thinking multi-disciplinary teams.
This is an exciting time to join our team as we have just moved into the new multi-million pound refurbished hospital, which will ensure we will continue to provide high quality services for the local community.
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust is a forward thinking and dynamic NHS Trust with a real commitment to staff development to ensure the delivery of high quality, person-centered and compassionate care to our patients.
We value our staff and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills and competencies to deliver the highest quality of care.
Whitby is a pretty traditional seaside town in North Yorkshire, situated on the east coast at the mouth of theRiver Esk.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role include:

• Assisting qualified staff by undertaking personal care duties for patients.
• Reporting the patient condition to qualified staff.
• Undertaking delegated work of the multidisciplinary team to assist in the provision of individualised planned patient care under indirect supervision. Care tasks may include managing the day-to-day needs of patients by providing help with personal care, meals and mobility.
• Working as part of a team which supports the operation of the ward 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and will therefore be required to work shifts including nights, days and weekends

About us
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Find out more on our website
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care.
We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone. Wherever you work we know you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you'll need to get you started.
We recognise the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support.
From city to countryside, market towns to moors you'll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK.
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Details
Date posted
13 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
338-7224524-25-A
Job locations
Whitby
Spring Hill
Whitby
YO21 1DP
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy, please see the attached job description and person spec. Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information with regard to this vacancy, please see the attached job description and person spec.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• Range of routine work procedures, requiring job training
• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
• NVQ2 or equivalent experience
• Care Certificate
• Be willing to undertake further training and development.

Desirable

• To possess a health related NVQ qualification or demonstrate willingness to work towards one.

Experience
Essential

• To demonstrate an understanding of provision of nursing care.

Desirable

• To act in a responsible manner.
• To have experience of working in a health care environment.

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Good communication skills
• Demonstrate an understanding of team working.
• Must be flexible
• Work within other areas of the Hospital.
• Must be able to work shifts within a 24-hour period.
• Demonstrate and awareness of own and others competencies.

Desirable

• Show commitment to providing high standards of care.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential

• Range of routine work procedures, requiring job training
• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
• NVQ2 or equivalent experience
• Care Certificate
• Be willing to undertake further training and development.

Desirable

• To possess a health related NVQ qualification or demonstrate willingness to work towards one.

Experience
Essential

• To demonstrate an understanding of provision of nursing care.

Desirable

• To act in a responsible manner.
• To have experience of working in a health care environment.

Skills and Competencies
Essential

• Good communication skills
• Demonstrate an understanding of team working.
• Must be flexible
• Work within other areas of the Hospital.
• Must be able to work shifts within a 24-hour period.
• Demonstrate and awareness of own and others competencies.

Desirable

• Show commitment to providing high standards of care.

Skills Required