Healthcare Assistant- AMU, ED, UTC

Salisbury Nhs Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS discounts

35 days holiday (pro rata)

Pension scheme

Car parking

Leisure centre

Day nursery

Holiday play scheme

Job summary

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust is seeking enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants to join our Acute Care team. You will work in a dynamic environment across ED, the new UTC opening in Autumn 2026, and the Acute Medical Unit, with rotational opportunities across areas.

You will support patients with daily living, perform observations and ensure high standards of care while maintaining dignity, safety and clear communication within the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Healthcare Assistants.
• Ability to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work rota patterns across ED/UTC/AMU settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients within ED, UTC and/or AMU.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living while promoting dignity, privacy and independence.
• Undertake clinical observations and delegated duties in line with Trust policies.
• Recognise and report changes in a patient’s condition to the nursing team.
• Support patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Maintain accurate documentation and effective communication within the multidisciplinary team.
• Help ensure clinical areas remain safe, clean and well organised.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work across acute care areas.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Job description

Our acute services provide care for patients with a wide range of medical conditions and varying levels of acuity. No two days are the same, and our teams pride themselves on delivering outstanding care in a supportive, inclusive, collaborative environment.

The opening of our new UTC in Autumn 2026 marks an exciting development in our services, creating opportunities for staff to develop new skills while helping shape the future of urgent and emergency care.

Working under the direction of registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients within ED, UTC and/or AMU.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living whilst promoting dignity, privacy and independence.
• Undertake a range of clinical observations and delegated clinical duties in accordance with Trust policies.
• Recognise and promptly report any changes in a patient's condition to the registered nursing team.
• Support patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to effective communication within the multidisciplinary team.
• Help ensure clinical areas remain safe, clean and well organised.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to work across acute care areas where appropriate.

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Healthcare Assistants to join our dynamic Acute Care team. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work within our busy Emergency Department (ED), our brand-new Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) opening in Autumn 2026, and the Acute Medical Unit (AMU). Rotational opportunities across these clinical areas are also available.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a supportive multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a fast-paced environment. If you thrive under pressure, enjoy variety, and are passionate about making a difference to patients during some of the most critical moments of their care journey, we would love to hear from you., Individuals who are resilient, adaptable and passionate about delivering excellent patient care. Acute care can be demanding, and we are looking for Healthcare Assistants who are confident working in a fast-paced environment, can respond positively to changing priorities and remain focused on delivering safe, compassionate care throughout every shift.

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff., Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk

We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding.

You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

• You can access a range of NHS discounts
• receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata)
• and we offer a generous pension scheme
• car parking (fee applies)
• leisure centre
• day nursery
• holiday play scheme

On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.