Healthcare Assistant - For new Surgical Wards, Shrewsbury

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution is seeking Health Care Assistants to support new gastroenterology/colorectal wards. Ideal candidates should be compassionate and flexible, willing to work various shifts. Training will be provided to develop necessary skills. Join a team dedicated to high-quality patient care and become part of a supportive environment that fosters professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Career progression opportunities

Blue Light discounts

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible hours, including days, nights, and weekends.
• Passion for providing high-quality patient care.
• Experience in health care is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support registered nursing staff to provide care to patients.
• Monitor patients' vital signs and hygiene needs.
• Assist with daily living activities such as bathing and feeding.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Basic health monitoring

Job description

Overview

Do you believe you can provide high standards of care, with compassion, empathy, respect and dignity?

We are introducing two new Gastroenterology/Colorectal, 28 bedded wards at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, due to open at the end of this year. Several permanent Health Care Assistant (HCA) positions are available to support these new modular wards. You could be new to care or an experienced care worker; we are keen to talk to you about opportunities here as an HCA on our inpatient wards, supporting our registered nursing staff to provide excellent care to our patients.

We will offer you the required skills and training needed to care for the patients, along with the opportunity to learn from experienced members of the current Surgical Wards as they transition into their new surroundings.

We provide care 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, so you will need the flexibility to work days, weekends and night shifts including bank holidays.

If you have a passion for care, work collaboratively with others and would like to take on this exciting opportunity as an HCA in our brand new facility please get in touch.

Working for our organisation

• Interviews for these positions will be held in person, on site at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital as part of our recruitment event on Saturday 4th October 2025. There will be no option of a digital/electronic interview.
• Working flexibly alongside registered nurses as part of the Ward team delivering exceptional care.
• Acting with compassion you will put patients at the centre of all you do.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their carers.
• Serving meals and helping to feed patients.
• Monitoring patients and provide support to them, performing basic health checks and maintaining their hygiene needs, including some of the following duties:
  • Bed-making
  • Recording temperature, pulse & weight
  • Bathing/washing
  • Care of mouth, hair, nails and eyes
  • Emptying urinary catheter bags
  • Mobilising to toilet or use of commode or bedpan
  • Maintaining hygiene needs after episodes of incontinence
  • Show courage by embracing new ways of working and doing the right thing by the people you care for, including speaking up when you have concerns.

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do. We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in. Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families. If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Benefits Of Joining The NHS Include

• Flexible working patterns
• Career progression, including annual personal development reviews
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Competitive and transparent pay structure
• Blue Light discounts
• Generous annual leave and maternity/paternity leave

We will offer a comprehensive induction programme that will fully prepare you for the role and you will be working in a stimulating and supportive working environment with opportunities for learning and development.