Healthcare Assistant

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; South Petherton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare organization in South Petherton is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join their Stroke Rehabilitation Unit. You will assist in delivering high standards of patient care, working closely with a nursing team. Ideal candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate a willingness to learn. This role offers professional development opportunities and generous benefits, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development focus

Qualifications

• Experience working in a care setting is desirable.
• Training in NHS protocols will be provided.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to service changes.

Responsibilities

• Support patients to achieve shared goals.
• Deliver the fundamentals of care under nurse supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Evidence of secondary education

Care Certificate (in-house training)

Job description

We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic, and caring Healthcare Assistant to join our Stroke Rehabilitation Unit, Mary Robertson Ward. If you have good interpersonal and organisational skills, enjoy a challenge, and have a passion to deliver a high standard of patient care, then this is the opportunity for you!

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and be willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.

Main duties of the job

Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous, but all necessary skills training, professional updates, and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided. You will support and assist Registered Nurses as a member of the nursing team and, under supervision, perform a broad range of activities and assigned tasks as required by the patients' individualised care plans.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset?

Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities include supporting patients to achieve shared goals and delivering the fundamentals of care under the supervision of a nurse.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Evidence of secondary education
• Care Certificate (skills for Care) in-house training
• Previous experience working within an NHS setting

Experience

• Experience working in a care setting is desirable

Additional Criteria

Please note that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance their professional and personal lives.