Healthcare Assistant

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Kettering; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Kettering is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support registered nurses in delivering compassionate care. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 3 qualification and be willing to work a 24/7 rota. The role includes delivering clinical care and ensuring high standards of patient support. Excellent development opportunities are provided, including a generous leave allowance and pension scheme.

Benefits

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Generous annual leave allowance

Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Currently working in the NHS or private care sector.
• Prepared to work as part of a 24/7 rota.
• Responsible for delivering personal and clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Support registered staff in delivering individualized, high-quality care.
• Undertake clinical observations.
• Carry out delegated interventions as directed by a registered practitioner.

Skills

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you a Healthcare Assistant currently working in the NHS or private care sector with an NVQ Level 3 qualification? If so, we’d love to meet you! At University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, we’re proud to offer an environment where you can continue to grow, develop, and make a real difference every day.

Benefits

• Excellent learning and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential
• A fully supported induction programme
• A generous annual leave allowance
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
• Annual appraisal and personal development planning
• Flexible working options – full-time and part-time roles available with a variety of shift patterns

Role Expectations

You should be prepared to work as part of a 24/7 rota. You will play an integral role within the nursing team, providing essential support to registered staff in delivering high-quality, individualised, and compassionate care to patients. You will be responsible for delivering personal and clinical care to a high standard, including undertaking clinical observations and carrying out delegated interventions as directed by a registered practitioner, in line with your skills, training, and competencies.

Application Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre — virtual attendance is not available. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications.

Locations & Collaboration

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is part of University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). Depending on service needs, you may work across both Kettering and Northampton hospital sites.

Our Excellence Values

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Integrity
• Courage

Inclusive Working Environment

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We have a Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme and active networks that support colleagues from all backgrounds.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rebecca Bell – Group Deputy Head of People Planning – Email: [e-mail]