Healthcare Assistant

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join a dynamic team at Cirencester Hospital. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop skills in sub-acute medicine, rehabilitation, and palliative care. Whether you're starting your career in healthcare or looking to enhance your clinical knowledge, this position provides a supportive environment with a structured development plan. Join a mission-driven organization that values personalized care and fosters a culture of inclusivity and trust. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free car parking

27 days leave plus bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Multi-professional preceptorship programme

Generous NHS pension

Flexible working opportunities

Recognition and long service awards

Fast Track physiotherapy

Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths required, NVQ Level 2 preferred.
• Care Certificate is essential for progression.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering safe and compassionate care to patients.
• Support patients with daily living activities and record observations.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Observation Skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths (C and above)

Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Science or Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 2

Care Certificate

Job description

Main area Healthcare Assistant Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Full and Part time hours available) Job ref 327-25-218

Site Cirencester Hospital Coln Ward Town Cirencester Salary £24,071 - £25,674 per annum (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 29/03/2025 23:59

We love what we do and we think you will, too!

At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust (GHC), we provide joined-up mental health, physical health and learning disability services to people of all ages across Gloucestershire. We run community hospitals and provide care and support in people’s own homes and in a range of other locations across the county.

We are on a mission to enable people to live the best life they can and we have a vision to work together to provide outstanding care. We put people at the heart of our services, focusing on personalised care by asking ‘what matters to you’.

We’re passionate about making sure that everyone can contribute to achieving our mission and we are continually working to support healthy and happy high-quality teams in all areas of the Trust.

Job overview

Here at Cirencester Hospital we deliver the highest standards of care to our patients. 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 28 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.

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

Main duties of the job

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 assist patients with activities of daily living including personal care and nutritional and dietary support. You will take and record observations and undertake additional supportive tasks as directed by registered nurses (e.g., venepuncture, catheter care, ECG recording, etc.).

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As a Health Care Assistant, you will participate and assist in the delivery of care and services to patients and service users as part of a Mental Health and Social Care Health Service. Health Care Assistants employed by the Trust are required to follow the guidance set out in 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 in healthcare, then we offer a fantastic development opportunity with a structured development plan (including achieving the Care Certificate). You will progress from a 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 on a regular basis to support you in meeting the Care Certificate standards. All successful applicants will also have the opportunity to discuss the prospect of undertaking a Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship alongside their substantive post. This apprenticeship would include the Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare.

When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Please remember that skills and experience gained outside of work can be used as evidence in your application.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

• C and above in GCSE English and Maths or level 4 and above (or equivalent Adult Literacy and Numeracy).
• Minimum of 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) including English, Mathematics, and a Science or Health and Social care based subject.
• NVQ level 2.
• Care Certificate.

NATURE OF EXPERIENCE

• No previous experience is required although it would be desirable that the individual is able to demonstrate some prior experience and understanding of caring for others on a voluntary basis.

When joining us, as well as becoming part of a team that makes a difference, we also offer:

• Free car parking at many of our sites.
• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service.
• A broad range of training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships up to Level 7 qualification.
• A multi-professional preceptorship programme for all Newly Qualified Nurses, Nursing Associates, Internationally Educated Practitioners, Allied Health Professionals and Return to Practice Practitioners.
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay if you work unsocial hours.
• Flexible, family-friendly and agile working opportunities.
• Recognition and long service awards.
• Fast Track physiotherapy.
• Access to discounts and salary sacrifice schemes; including Cycle to Work, Car scheme and discounts on travel, leisure and retailers.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date. Good luck with your application.

For more information please see the attached 'Additional Information for Applicants' document.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.