Healthcare Assistant - Emergency Department

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK seeks Healthcare Assistants who are enthusiastic and motivated to join a dedicated team in the Emergency Department. This position offers full and part-time hours with various shift patterns. You will deliver fundamental patient care under the supervision of nurses and support patient goals. Benefits include flexible working options, a generous leave allowance, and a strong focus on career development. Ideal for candidates looking to grow in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated individuals with a passion for caring.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Support patients under nurse supervision to achieve shared goals.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fundamental care for patients.
• Assist in various duties as detailed in the job description.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Willingness to learn

Experience in a care setting

Job description

We are looking to appoint Healthcare Assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team in the Emergency Department.

Full/Part‑time hours are available with a variety of shift patterns. As a Healthcare Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve the 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. 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. Full details of duties can be found in the job description.

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.

Benefits

• 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
• Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS‑specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

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. Somerset truly has it all – the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.