Healthcare Assistant

Charity Society; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in Tees Valley seeks a motivated health care assistant to join their team at Sedgefield Community Hospital. The role involves delivering personal care, assisting patients, and maintaining accurate documentation. Candidates must have NHS experience and relevant qualifications. This opportunity offers flexibility with both full-time and part-time positions available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of NHS experience as a Healthcare Assistant.
• Ability to record patient observations accurately.
• Willingness to complete the Care Certificate within the first 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Take instructions from the qualified nurse.
• Assist with toileting and delivering personal care.
• Ensure nutritional and hygiene needs are met.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Self-motivated

Good verbal and written command of English

Computer proficiency

Education

Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience

Care Certificate

GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics

Job description

Job Summary

Are you friendly, keen to learn, and a team player? If so keep reading as this could be your opportunity to join our well established team at Sedgefield Community Hospital Ward. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic health care assistant to join our team.

About Us

We provide hospital services from two acute sites – Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We also operate a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield, Weardale and many other community settings, as well as patients’ homes.

Job Responsibilities

• Take instructions from the qualified nurse
• Deliver personal care to ensure hygiene needs are met
• Ensure nutritional needs are met
• Assist with toileting
• Carry out vital observations
• Assist with mobilising patients
• Ensure necessary documentation is kept up to date and recorded accurately
• Communicate with patients, relatives and other members of the multi‑disciplinary team

Person Specification – Essential

• Self‑motivated and able to motivate others
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Reflective practitioner
• Ability to work in a busy and varied work environment and respond to change
• Good verbal and written command of English
• Ability to act on own initiative
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure, show leadership, plan own work, and remain calm under pressure
• Willingness to record patient observations accurately

Person Specification – Desirable

• Pastoral care experience and ability to mentor and give feedback on performance
• Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation
• Previous experience caring for others
• Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties

Experience & Skills

Essential skills include computer proficiency and the ability to learn new skills. Desirable experience includes previous care experience and relevant training courses.

Qualifications

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
• Care Certificate, or willingness to complete one within the first 6 months of commencement
• GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics

EEO Statement

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under‑represented.

Job Details

• Band: 3
• Salary: £24,465 – £26,598 a year pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
• Location: Salters Lane, Sedgefield, Stockton‑on‑Tees, Cleveland (TS21 3EE)
• Reference number: C9439‑2526‑0830
• Posted: 04 November 2025

Application requirements

You must have a minimum of two years of NHS experience as a Healthcare Assistant and a current visa that does not expire within 3 months. Full job descriptions and supporting documents are available in the adverts.

Disclosure & Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 applies.

Employer details

County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust – Sedgefield Community Hospital, Salters Lane, Sedgefield, Stockton‑on‑Tees, Cleveland (TS21 3EE). Website: https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/