Healthcare Assistant-Jasmine Ward

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Yeovil; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Career development

Blue Light Card

Descripción de la vacante

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Health Care Support Assistants to join Jasmine Ward on a rotational basis, with on-call duties after training. The ward supports medically fit for discharge patients, under nurse supervision, delivering fundamental patient care and enabling timely onward care arrangements.

We value communication, teamwork, and resilience, and offer NHS pension, flexible working, generous leave, and ongoing career development to help you grow within our Trust.

Formación

• Evidence of maths and English at secondary level.
• Care certificate or willingness to undertake.
• Level 2 Healthcare qualification or willingness to train within timeframe.
• Experience in acute or secondary care is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Commitment to Trust values of kindness, respect and teamwork.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Teamwork

Working under pressure

Promoting independence

Educación

Secondary maths and English education

Care certificate or willingness to undertake

Vocational Level 2 healthcare qualification or willingness to undertake training

Descripción del empleo

We are looking to appoint health care support Assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team in medical service group on rotational basis with an immediate expectation to work on Jasmine which is the escalation ward for medically fit for discharge patients.

Jasmine Ward is an 18-bed inpatient ward providing care for patients who no longer require acute medical treatment and are medically fit for discharge, but who remain in hospital while awaiting onward care, such as packages of care, placements or community services.

As a health care 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 who are 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.

There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns with a commitment to participate in the on call service after appropriate training.

Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.

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

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.

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.

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

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person specification

Qualifications

Evidence of secondary education for maths and English

Care certificate or a willingness to undertake

Vocational Level 2 healthcare qualification or demonstrate a willingness to undertake similar training within an agreed timeframe

Experience

Previous experience in an acute or secondary care setting

Demonstrates an understanding of the concept of promoting independence

If no previous experience can demonstrate an understanding of the healthcare setting

Additional Criteria

Demonstrates the Trust values of kindness, respect and teamwork

Demonstrates the ability to work under pressure

Good communication skills evident

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Agenda for Change

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 2

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-Time, Full-Time