Healthcare Assistant - Shrewsbury

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking Healthcare Assistants to join their Acute Orthopaedic trauma unit. You will work closely with patients, delivering compassionate care and assisting with their hygiene and health needs. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and a passion for patient care. Join us for a fulfilling career within a supportive and progressive environment.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Competitive pay structure

Generous leave policies

Qualifications

• Understanding of Healthcare Assistant responsibilities in a care setting.
• Ability to demonstrate Trust Values in practice.
• Experience in hospital or care environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent patient care.
• Monitor patients and perform health checks.
• Support patients with hygiene needs.

Skills

Patient care

Basic health checks

Hygiene support

Education

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

NVQ Level 2/3 in Healthcare related subject

Job description

Discover a new and fulfilling career opportunity at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where every day brings new challenges and rewards!

We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to join our team on the Acute Orthopaedic trauma unit at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

You will work as part of a team delivering excellent patient care to patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures.

Main duties of the job

• To work as part of the ward/department team delivering excellent patient care.
• Monitoring patients and performing basic health checks
• Serving meals and helping to feed patients
• Provide support to patients to maintain their hygiene needs, including:
  • Bathing/washing
  • Care of mouth, hair, nails and eyes
• Provide support to maintain their elimination needs, including:
  • Encouraging continence
  • Emptying urinary catheter bags
  • Mobilising to toilet or use of commode or bedpan
  • Maintaining hygiene needs after episodes of incontinence

About us

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.

Benefits of joining the NHS

The NHS offers:

• Career progression, including annual personal development reviews
• Competitive and transparent pay structure
• Generous annual leave and maternity/paternity leave

Job responsibilities and person specification

Please note that for full duties and responsibilities, you should refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

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
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Healthcare related subject, or equivalent qualification

Experience

• Can demonstrate an understanding of what is required within the role of a Health Care Assistant in the care setting
• Can describe the Trust Values and demonstrate how they put these into practice within their caring role
• Previous hospital experience
• Formal or informal care experience

Important notes

This is for permanent roles only (full and part time hours). Please do not apply if you are looking for Bank only.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

The closing date is 20 October 2025