Healthcare Assistant - Ward

Practice Plus Group; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Shepton Mallet is seeking a motivated Healthcare Assistant to join their Inpatient Ward team. You will support patients with personal care and record vital signs while maintaining a clean environment. Ideal for those with healthcare experience, this role offers flexible shifts and opportunities for growth within a supportive professional environment. Salary is £24,233 per annum, alongside benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible shifts

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Support for growth in role

Qualifications

• Experienced in caring for others (within healthcare, care homes, or through personal experience).
• A good communicator, kind, polite and professional.
• Able to remain calm and organized, even under pressure.
• Flexible and happy to work a rota including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with personal care and mobility.
• Recording vital signs such as temperature and pulse.
• Helping to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
• Updating care plans and patient records accurately.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Were looking for a caring and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our Inpatient Ward team at Practice Plus Group. This is a rewarding role where youll play a key part in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-focused care.

Our ward provides services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so youll be working shifts on a rota basis, including:

• Day shifts: 07:00 19:30
• Occasional night shifts: 19:00 07:30
• Shifts include weekends and bank holidays

This is a great opportunity to build on your existing care experience and gain valuable skills within a supportive and professional hospital environment.

Main duties of the job

As our Healthcare Assistant, youll be an important part of the team, supporting patients and working alongside nurses and clinicians. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting patients with personal care, mobility, nutrition, rest and recovery.
• Recording vital signs such as temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
• Supporting patients through investigations and procedures, ensuring dignity and respect.
• Helping to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment on the ward.
• Updating care plans, charts and patient records accurately.
• Communicating effectively with patients, families and colleagues to provide reassurance and support.
• Assisting with ward administration tasks, such as greeting patients and answering calls.

Training and development opportunities will be provided so you can grow your skills and confidence in the role.

About us

Were seeking someone who is:

• Experienced in caring for others (within healthcare, care homes, or through personal experience).
• A good communicator, with a kind, polite and professional manner.
• Able to remain calm and organised, even under pressure.
• Flexible and happy to work a rota including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Motivated to deliver high standards of care and be a supportive team member.

Desirable (but not essential): NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, or previous experience working in a hospital environment.

What you can expect in return;

• A salary of £24,233 per annum
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
• The support you need to grow in your role

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, [e-mail] our friendly resourcing team.

Applications will be processed at the time of application, Practice Plus Group therefore reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date for that reason it is encouraged that you do not delay in your application.

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Job responsibilities

For more information, please request a copy of the full job description from [e-mail]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experienced in caring for others (within healthcare, care homes, or through personal experience).
• A good communicator, with a kind, polite and professional manner.
• Able to remain calm and organised, even under pressure.
• Flexible and happy to work a rota including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Motivated to deliver high standards of care and be a supportive team member.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, or previous experience working in a hospital environment.

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.