Healthcare Assistant - Medicine

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join its Medicine Division at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. The role includes patient support, hygiene assistance, and monitoring. Candidates should have a Level 2 Diploma in healthcare support or equivalent, and experience in a clinical setting is preferred. Opportunities for career progression and comprehensive induction are offered.

Benefits

Flexible work patterns

Career progression opportunities

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Sufficient experience in clinical care in a hospital environment is required.
• GCSE in Maths and English grade 3-1 (D-G) or higher is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support ward/department teams delivering care.
• Monitor patients and perform basic health checks.
• Assist with hygiene needs and meal serving.

Skills

Understanding of clinical care in a hospital environment

Ability to work flexibly in a team

Education

Level 2 Diploma in clinical Healthcare support

GCSE in Maths and English grade 9-4 (A - C)

Functional Skills L2 or higher

Job description

Go back The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Healthcare Assistant - Medicine

The closing date is 19 November 2025

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship

We are looking to recruit passionate and committed individuals to our Medicine Division at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. We have permanent full and part time positions available to join our new Ward 25 Medicine.

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.

Main duties of the job

• To work on and a flexible basis to support ward/department teams throughout the Trust delivering care.
• Monitoring patients and performing basic health check
• Serving meals and helping to feed patients
• Provide support to patients to maintain their hygiene needs. This may include actions such as:
  • Bathing/washing
  • Care of mouth, hair, nails and eyes
• Provide support to maintain their elimination needs. This may include actions such as:
  • Encouraging continence
  • Emptying urinary catheter bags
  • Mobilising to toilet or use of commode or bedpan
  • Maintaining hygiene needs after episodes of incontinence

About us

As the largest employer within Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, joining the NHS is much more than just another job.

Benefits of joining us include:

• Flexible work patterns with the option to add extra hours
• Career progression, including annual personal development reviews
• Competitive and transparent pay structure
• Generous annual leave and maternity/paternity leave

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!

Job responsibilities

For further information about this job role please see full job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE in Maths and English grade 3-1 ( D-G) Functional Skills L1 or higher
• GCSE in Maths and English grade 9-4 ( A - C) Functional Skills L2 or higher
• Level 2 Diploma in clinical Healthcare support NVQ Level 2 in Care or demonstrate a commitment to work towards the diploma qualification

Experience

• Sufficient experience to demonstrate a good understanding of clinical care in a hospital environment
• Previous hospital experience

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.

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust