Healthcare Assistant

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Aldeburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS organisation in Aldeburgh seeks a committed Healthcare Assistant to provide high-quality patient care. The role requires experience in health care and the ability to work flexibly across various shifts, including long days and weekends. Candidates can start at either Band 2 or Band 3 based on their experience and qualifications. Comprehensive training and development support are available to ensure successful integration into the team. This is an excellent opportunity for those who are passionate about patient care.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

27 days annual leave

Access to NHS discounts

Health and Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months care experience required for Band 2.
• Minimum 6 months NHS experience and NHS Care Certificate for Band 3.
• Training and support provided.

Responsibilities

• Meet patients' direct and indirect care needs under supervision.
• Ensure high standards of patient care.
• Work effectively within the healthcare team.

Skills

Experience in health care

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Flexibility to work different shifts

Job description

Job Overview

We are a 20 bedded community hospital delivering high quality care in a rehabilitative setting. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our team. If you like a challenge, are able to work at a very fast pace, enjoy working with a multi-disciplinary team and can give our patients the dignified care they deserve then this could be the job for you. Experience in the health care setting would be preferable, however all candidates will be considered. Training and support will be offered to all candidates. Candidates will be required to work a variety of shifts including long days, nights & weekends so all applicants must be flexible to work these shifts. Please note the successful applicant will be offered either at a Band 2 or Band 3 level depending on your previous experience and qualifications.
Band 2 – you are required to have had minimum 12 months care experience but no qualifications required. You will be required to complete the Accelerated Care Certificate to progress to a Band 3.
Band 3 – you are required to have had a minimum 6 months NHS experience as well as completing the NHS Care Certificate.

Job Responsibilities

• To meet the direct and indirect care needs of patients under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• To meet the needs of the Trust with regards to Induction, mandatory and statutory training.
• To ensure high standards of patient care at all times, in line with Trust policies and guidelines.
• To work as an effective member of the nursing and wider multi‑professional healthcare team.
• To work within the boundaries of the role of the HCA and refer to the Registered Nurse as appropriate.

Training & Development

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options. Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme.
• Unsocial hours payments (where applicable).
• 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro‑rate).
• Access to a range of NHS discounts.
• Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offering a variety of services.
• Time Matters philosophy – we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those that cause time delays for staff and patients.
• Digital transformation with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic – bringing what is regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of the ESNEFT's core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of policies, procedures and in its practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, take the learning into action for a better ESNEFT.

About ESNEFT

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across East Suffolk and North Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

Interview Details

Proposed interview date 29th December 2025.

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If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here – www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A