Healthcare Assistant/Trainee

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant/Trainee in York. The role involves supporting nursing staff, empowering patients with mental health challenges, and requires specific qualifications in health and social care. Successful candidates will work dynamic shifts, providing essential care and engagement. Salary ranges from £24,937 to £26,598 annually, pro rata.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period.
• Care Certificate must be achieved within 12 weeks of commencement in post.
• Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the nursing and medical team in providing care for patients.
• Empower and support patients to aid their recovery in mental health.
• Recognize distress and escalate concerns to appropriate staff.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Time management

Competency in record keeping

Approved techniques in physical intervention

Competency in ECG and venepuncture

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent

Care Certificate

Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy Level 2

Job description

Go back Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant/Trainee

The closing date is 18 November 2025

Ebor ward is an 18-bed female acute ward providing care and treatment for patients from the York, Selby, and North Yorkshire area.

As a Healthcare Assistant you will support the nursing and medical team, provide meaningful 1:1 engagement with patients, recognise and de‑escalate distress, and escalates concerns to the nursing and medical team.

Successful candidates should communicate clearly and work as part of a dynamic and diverse team. You must have the Right to Work in the UK. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa, so the Trust cannot offer sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

Ebor ward is a female adult inpatient ward with 18 NHS beds.

The successful candidate will empower and support patients to aid their recovery in mental health and equip them with skills to live independently.

The successful candidate must have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent, Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 or equivalent, and must complete the Trust's Healthcare Assistant competencies within the first six months in the role.

Candidates without the required qualifications will be expected to enrol in the Healthcare Assistant Framework, which includes acquiring the Level 2 Diploma, Literacy and Numeracy, and achieving competencies, with a maximum of two years to complete.

About us

The post holder:

• Complies with the terms of the contract of employment, the Staff Compact and the Trust's Statement of Values and Behaviours.
• Is aware of, complies with and keeps up to date with all Trust Policies and Procedures and other communications relevant to the role.
• Makes or maintains registration with the appropriate professional body where applicable and complies with the relevant code of conduct and standards of professional practice.
• Presents fully in management, clinical and professional supervision sessions relevant to the role, as required by the Trust.
• Participates in annual appraisal and appraisal reviews.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge and competency in the skills required to perform safely and effectively in the role; undertakes relevant training, including statutory and mandatory training, and is responsible for personal development agreed with the line manager in line with the requirements of the AFC Knowledge and Skills Framework.
• Complies with the Trust's Information Governance Policies and maintains confidentiality of information at all times in line with the Data Protection Act.
• Complies with the Trust's Health and Safety Policy and risk management procedures and reports untoward incidents or hazardous events in accordance with local procedure.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification – Qualifications

• Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent
• Care Certificate
• Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy Level 2
• Successful completion of Trust's full HCA Framework within 6-month probationary period
• For trainee post: Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 must be achieved within 2 years of commencement in post
• Care Certificate must be achieved within 12 weeks of commencement in post
• Successful completion of the Trust's full HCA Framework, including key skills in Literacy and Numeracy level 2, within 2 years of commencement in post

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
• Competency in record keeping within agreed timescales
• Approved techniques in physical intervention within agreed timescale
• Competency in ECG and venepuncture

Experience

• Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.
• Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous convictions.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata, per annum