Health Care Assistant - Preoperative Assessment Clinic

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Taunton; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

NHS pension scheme

Flexible working options

Blue Light Card discounts

Career development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Résumé du poste

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in Taunton is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant to join the Preoperative Assessment Clinic. You will support Registered Nurses and assist with tasks per individual care plans, delivering safe, patient-centred care.

You will work under supervision to ensure care plans are followed, providing compassionate support to patients and their families in the preoperative setting. This role offers permanent, full-time employment in a supportive NHS environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in care is required.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ2 if not held.
• Numerate and literate essential.
• Willingness to learn new skills required for the department and training.

Responsabilités

• Support and assist Registered Nurses/Midwives as part of the nursing team.
• Perform a broad range of activities and tasks as required by patients' individualised care plans.
• Contribute to delivering a high standard of patient care.

Connaissances

Numerate and literate

Willingness to learn

Venipuncture

Autonomy

Time management

Formation

NVQ Level 2 in care

Description du poste

Health Care Assistant - Preoperative Assessment Clinic

The closing date is 27th Oct 2026

Job summary

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

Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 in care

NVQ2 or willingness to work towards NVQ2

Numerate and literate

Willingness to learn new skills required for the speciality of the department and attend relevant training courses

Venipuncture

Ability to work autonomously, manage own clinics and time management

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:

[e-mail]

01823344420

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 3

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time