Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Corby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Corby is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join their supportive team. Ideal candidates will possess NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and demonstrate a proactive approach to patient-centered care. The role requires flexibility regarding hours and locations, offering ample opportunities for personal and professional development. This is a part-time, permanent position with a salary range of £24,937 to £26,598 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Proactive approach to rapidly changing service.
• Commitment to patient-centered care.
• Experience working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care at Corby Outpatients.
• Adapt to flexible hours and locations.
• Engage in personal and professional development.

Skills

Ability to overcome communication barriers

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Flexibility

Prioritizing tasks

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Medway

Job description

Job Summary

THIS ROLE DOES NOT ATTRACT SPONSORSHIP

We are looking to appoint a Health Care Assistant to be a part of a dynamic and supportive team at Corby Outpatients.

You will need to be flexible, motivated and committed to patient‑centered care.

Applicants should have a proactive approach to a rapidly changing service. Personal and professional development is encouraged and supported where applicable to the post. Flexibility regarding hours of duty and location is an essential requirement for this post.

Main Duties of the Job

Applicants do not need previous relevant Outpatient experience but a pro‑active approach to a rapidly changing service is essential. Personal and professional development is encouraged and supported where applicable to the post. Flexibility regarding hours of duty and location is an essential requirement for this post as you may need to travel.

About Us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable

Details

Date posted: 16 January 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part‑time
Reference number: 264‑7485981‑CSS‑C
Job locations: Nuffield Diagnostic Centre, Cottingham Road, Corby, NN17 2UW

Job Description

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of the job role.

Person Specification

• Essential:
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Knowledge and Experience: Knowledge and Experience, Ability to overcome communication barriers, Experience working as part of a team
• Skills: [none listed explicitly]
• Desirable:
• Basic care assistant skills
• The use of Medway
• Dementia and Learning Disability awareness

Key Competencies / Personal Qualities and Attributes

• Able to multitask
• Flexible/Adaptable
• Able to prioritise

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer Details

Employer name: Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Nuffield Diagnostic Centre, Cottingham Road, Corby, NN17 2UW
Website: https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us