Community HCA

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Taunton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in Taunton is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our Taunton District Nursing team. You will support and assist Registered Nurses/Midwives as part of the nursing team and under supervision perform a broad range of activities and assigned tasks.

If you have strong interpersonal and organisational skills and a passion for delivering high-quality patient care, this role offers flexible working options, an NHS pension, generous annual leave, and

Qualifications

• Compassionate, enthusiastic and caring nature.
• Good interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Reliable and flexible to join a district nursing team.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist Registered Nurses/Midwives as a member of the nursing team.
• Under supervision perform a broad range of activities and assigned tasks as required by patients' individualised care plans.

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and caring Healthcare Assistant, who is reliable and flexible to join our Taunton District Nursing team. If you have good interpersonal and organisational skills, enjoy a challenge and have a passion to deliver a high standard of patient care, then this is the opportunity for you! You will support and assist Registered Nurses/Midwives as a member of the nursing team and under supervision perform a broad range of activities and assigned tasks as required by the patients individualised care plans.

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Benefits

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
• Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.