Community HCA

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

Job summary

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in Yeovil is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our district nursing team. You will support Registered Nurses and Midwives and contribute to delivering high standards of patient care under supervision.

The role is permanent and full-time, based at Magnolia House, Yeovil. A full driving licence is required and you will work flexibly as part of a friendly, inclusive nursing team.

Qualifications

• See attached job specification

Responsibilities

• See attached job specification

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and caring Healthcare Assistant, who is reliable and flexible to join our Yeovil 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.

About us

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:

• 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.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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.

Please see attached Job Description for more information as well as a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

see attached job specification

See attached job specification

Experience

See attached job specification

Additional Criteria

Full valid Driving licence and car

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.

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 3

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Job locations

Magnolia House
56 Preston Road
Yeovil
Somerset
BA20 2BN