Job Description

The closing date is 21st Jul 2025

Job summary

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We are looking to appoint Healthcare Assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated teams on our acute medical wards.



We currently have vacancies on our wards at Musgrove Park and Yeovil District Hospitals.

Please state your preference for area on your application.

As a Healthcare 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.


As a Healthcare Assistant you will be friendly, approachable and is a vital role in supporting nurses and other healthcare professional in supporting safe and effective care for our patients.


If you would like more information, please get in touch today!

Please note interviews will take place at Musgrove Park for roles across both our sites

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 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

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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!

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

Numeracy and literacy level 1 or equivalent.




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Desirable

NVQ2 in Healthcare, OR, prepared to undertake a level 2 NVQ in Healthcare and complete within 1 year (to achieve KSF Foundation Gateway)


Basic Life Support

Experience

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Desirable

experience of working in hospital or care setting

Additional Criteria

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Essential

demonstrates our trust core values

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:

Katie Bailey


Katie.Bailey@somersetft.nhs.uk

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 2

Salary

24465.00 to 24465.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-Time, Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-2917

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT