Healthcare Assistant

Saarthy Travel Solutions; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare facility in Cirencester is looking for a Health Care Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role is suitable for candidates looking to start a career in healthcare with no previous experience or those wanting to further their clinical knowledge. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care under the supervision of nurses. Opportunities for further training and progression available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a physical health or social care setting essential.
• Care Certificate is desirable.
• Direct supervision provided with reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of care and services to patients.
• Provide safe and compassionate care under supervision.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living.

Skills

Good communication skills

Professional approach

Education

GCSE English and Maths C or above

NVQ Level 3 in health or social care

Job description

Job Summary

Here at Cirencester Hospital we deliver the highest standards of care to our patients. We have vacancies in our mixed sex inpatient ward. Are you ready to join the Award Winning Teams and start your career in the healthcare sector with us? We pride ourselves on being a dynamic close knit team that delivers rehabilitation and subacute care within a Community Hospital Setting. You will be an integral part of an experienced multidisciplinary team, supporting and facilitating the care needs for the inpatients in a purpose built hospital in the picturesque town of Cirencester. Join us in developing your skills in sub-acute medicine, rehabilitation and palliative care. This post is open to candidates who are looking to start their career in a nursing environment with no previous experience or alternatively the more experienced carer looking for a change to further their clinical knowledge and skills. This role is an ideal opportunity to develop a career within a multidisciplinary team in a hospital environment and can be used as a stepping stone to gain experience prior to commencing or alongside training in Nursing, Midwifery or Paramedic Science.

Hours Per Week - Variety Of Hours Available. The role will require shift work and below are examples of the shift patterns that will be required for the role:

• Early Shift: 07:15 - 15:15
• Late Shift: 13:15 - 21:15
• Night Shift: 20:45 - 07:45

Interview Location : Cirencester Hospital

Main duties of the job

We welcome potential candidates to come for a look around and get a feel for what we do by prior arrangement.

As a Health Care Assistant/Support Worker you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care/services to patients.

You will be expected to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard under supervision of registered nurses.

You will be expected to assist patients with activities of daily living including personal care and nutritional and dietary support.

You will be expected to take and record observations and undertake additional supportive tasks as directed by registered nurses (e.g., venepuncture, catheter care, ECG recording).

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

We will be holding an information/interview event on 5 November at Cirencester Hospital where shortlisted candidates will meet the team, complete a face to face interview and have a tour of the hospital. Further details will be provided following a triage shortlisting process, with shortlisted candidates contacted prior to the event.

About Us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust. Annual staff surveys and engagement opportunities provide our people with opportunities to share their experiences. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views, including:

• 72% would recommend the Trust as a place to work
• 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services
• 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority

We continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to becoming a Great Place to Work with top-quartile performance in annual surveys.

Details

• Date posted: 08 October 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per year (pro rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 327-25-835
• Job locations: Cirencester Hospital Coln Ward, Tetbury Road, Cirencester, GL7 1UY

Job Description and Specifications

Job responsibilities

As a Health Care Assistant you will be responsible for participating and assisting in the delivery of care and services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service. You will follow the Code of Conduct for Health Care Assistants/Health Care Support Workers to provide safe and compassionate care of a high standard, and to challenge others who are not.

Previous experience is desirable but not essential. If you are new to care and hold no experience, we offer a development opportunity with a structured plan (including achieving the Care Certificate). You will progress from pay band 2 to pay band 3 on achievement of the Care Certification. You will receive direct supervision and partake in reflective practice and training regularly to support meeting the Care Certificate standards. All successful applicants will have the opportunity to discuss undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship alongside their substantive post, including a Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare.

When applying, ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria in the documents and show how your experience and skills apply to this post. Skills and experience gained outside of work can be used as evidence.

Please refer to the Healthcare Support Worker Code of Conduct and use this to support your application. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application.

Visa and Sponsorship The Trust works in line with UK visa and immigration rules. For sponsorship information, visit the UKVI website.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE English and Maths C or above or level 4 and above (or equivalent)
• NVQ Level 3 in a health or social care or related area

Desirable: Care Certificate

Experience

• Essential: Experience of working in a physical health or social care setting

Skills

• Essential: Good communication skills
• Professional approach

Disclosures and Sponsorship

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and requires a DBS check.

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome. For information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. Since 2017, applicants for entry clearance may need to provide criminal records from countries of residence for the past 10 years.

Additional Information

Evidence and supporting documents should be provided to demonstrate how your experience applies to the role. The employer details are Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, Cirencester Hospital Coln Ward, Tetbury Road, Cirencester, GL7 1UY. Website: https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/