Job Description

An exciting opportunity is awaiting you if you are a highly motivated, enthusiastic healthcare assistant with excellent communication skills. We want you to join our team in our Day Surgery unit at Kidderminster Treatment centre. You will have the opportunity to be part of this service and our innovative ways of working as we grasp this opportunity to influence, shape and develop the changing face of our stand alone Day surgery unit.
The Surgical Day case unit provides Day case surgery, for a variety of specialities including general surgery, orthopaedics, gynaecology, ear nose and throat and urology.
The ability to communicate effectively with the patients and all members of the team is essential. You will be supported in this post by the unit manager and our exceptional team.
Main duties of the job
Ensure the unit is adequately prepared at the start of the day and re-stocked as necessary, including cleaning ward areas and trolleys etc.
To welcome patients onto the unit and undertake observations this includes temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation levels, weight, body mass index, urinalysis and blood sugars. Any variations must be reported immediately to trained staff to maintain patient safety.
To assist trained nurse with patient admissions and to care for patients post operatively, providing diet and fluids and observations.
To assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean clinical environment to reduce the risk of infection.
To assist with the ordering and monitoring of stock items to ensure efficient use of department resources.
To chaperone patients during physical examinations and procedures.
To assess patients wellbeing and seek support if required from other healthcare professionals.
About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.
DBS Checks and Costs
Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.
Details
Date posted
12 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9365-25-1082
Job locations
Kidderminster General Hospital
Bewdley Road
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY11 6RJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity is awaiting you if you are a highly motivated, enthusiastic healthcare assistant with excellent communication skills. We want you to join our team in our Day Surgery unit at Kidderminster Treatment centre. You will have the opportunity to be part of this service and our innovative ways of working as we grasp this opportunity to influence, shape and develop the changing face of our stand alone Day surgery unit.
The Surgical Day case unit provides Day case surgery, for a variety of specialities including general surgery, orthopaedics, gynaecology, ear nose and throat and urology.
The ability to communicate effectively with the patients and all members of the team is essential. You will be supported in this post by the unit manager and our exceptional team. Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity is awaiting you if you are a highly motivated, enthusiastic healthcare assistant with excellent communication skills. We want you to join our team in our Day Surgery unit at Kidderminster Treatment centre. You will have the opportunity to be part of this service and our innovative ways of working as we grasp this opportunity to influence, shape and develop the changing face of our stand alone Day surgery unit.
The Surgical Day case unit provides Day case surgery, for a variety of specialities including general surgery, orthopaedics, gynaecology, ear nose and throat and urology.
The ability to communicate effectively with the patients and all members of the team is essential. You will be supported in this post by the unit manager and our exceptional team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ level 3

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience working as a healthcare assistant

Desirable

• Experience of working in day surgery.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
• Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ level 3

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience working as a healthcare assistant

Desirable

• Experience of working in day surgery.

Skills Required