Healthcare Assistant

Superchem Industries; Daventry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare trust is seeking a motivated Band 3 Healthcare Assistant for the Day Surgery Unit at Danetre Hospital. The role involves ensuring patient comfort before and after surgery and supporting healthcare professionals. Applicants must have essential healthcare qualifications, communication skills, and prior experience in a healthcare environment. This part-time position offers a salary ranging from £24,937 to £26,598 per year. Flexibility to cover service needs is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
• Basic Life Support training required.
• Infection Control training essential.

Responsibilities

• Help patients feel comfortable pre- and post-surgery.
• Assist in day-to-day preparation and smooth running of the unit.
• Work under guidance of healthcare professionals.

Skills

Good communication skills

Flexible and responsive to change

Good organisational skills

Education

English and Mathematics GCSE Grade C or equivalent

NVQ level 2 or 3 in a healthcare related subject

Care Certificate / willing to undertake

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the NHFT Podiatric Surgery Department. We are a small and friendly team looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic candidate to take on the role of Band 3 HCA within the Day Surgery Unit at Danetre Hospital. The post holder will work with Podiatric Surgeons, Registrar, Extended Scope Podiatrists, Podiatrists, Theatre Nurse, ODP, Senior Theatre Assistant, HCA and Administration staff. The service offers Outpatient Clinics at Danetre Hospital Daventry and Isebrook Hospital Wellingborough, with Day Surgery based at Danetre Hospital. The service is currently open from Monday to Friday. Sponsorship is not available for this part-time position as it does not meet the UKVI eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa.

Responsibilities

This role involves helping patients feel as comfortable and stress-free as possible pre- and post-surgery on the Day Surgery ward. It includes day-to-day preparation and smooth running of the unit. You will be working under the guidance of healthcare professionals and assisting with patient care when needed. The post holder will be based at Danetre Hospital with a requirement to travel to other sites within the Trust for training. The ability to travel independently between these sites is essential. Initially the post holder will be required to work 15 hours per week over Tuesdays and Thursdays with some flexibility to cover service needs.

About Us

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. Many services can be provided at home, work or in schools. The Trust also provides services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve care and safety, supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.

Details

Date posted: 22 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: 270-TG672-ACS
Job locations: Danetre Hospital, London Road, Daventry, NN11 4DY

Job Description & Person Specification

Job responsibilities are described in the linked Supporting Documents. The full person specification is accessible under the About You section of the document.

Essential Qualifications

• English and Mathematics GCSE Grade C or equivalent
• National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) at level 2 or 3, in a healthcare related subject or equivalent qualification
• Care Certificate / willing to undertake

Essential Skills

• Good communication skills (verbal, written, non-verbal)
• Flexible and responsive to change
• Good organisational skills

Desirable

• Knowledge and training for using glucometers

Essential Experience

• Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment
• Basic Life Support training
• Infection Control training
• Experience in a high-pressure environment
• Basic IT skills
• Experience of engaging and communicating with people at all levels
• Recording patient observations, including the use of NEWS
• Experience of working within a team
• Manual handling training and experience

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working within a Day Surgery / Surgical setting

Additional

• Driving licence, access to a car

Disclosure

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer: Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address: Danetre Hospital, London Road, Daventry, NN11 4DY
Employer's website: https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/