Job Description

We are looking to appoint health care support Assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team in the Discharge Lounge .
The unit is a busy fun place to work there is a variety of skills to learn, and lots of patient contact and a chance to be involved in improving the discharge pathway
As a health care Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve the shared goals. 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 of the job
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 with a commitment to participate in the on call service after appropriate training.
Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.
About us
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Details
Date posted
29 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,625 to 25,674 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
184-OL-OR-1161
Job locations
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Please note that if skill sets do not match those of band 3 we will up skill the right person to band 3 role Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Please note that if skill sets do not match those of band 3 we will up skill the right person to band 3 role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
• *Evidence of secondary education.
• *Care Certificate (Skills for Care) inhouse training or prepared to undertake within agreed timescale
• *Vocational level 2 Healthcare or prepared to undertake within agree time scale

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
• *Evidence of secondary education.
• *Care Certificate (Skills for Care) inhouse training or prepared to undertake within agreed timescale
• *Vocational level 2 Healthcare or prepared to undertake within agree time scale

Skills Required