Healthcare Assistant - Ward 36 Medicine

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust; Telford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust in Telford is seeking passionate Healthcare Assistants for its Medical Escalation Ward. The role entails supporting patients with personal care, monitoring their health, and assisting in daily activities. Suitable candidates will have GCSEs in English and Maths, and a commitment to obtain a Level 2 Diploma in healthcare support. This position offers a structured induction and opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible work patterns

Career progression opportunities

Generous annual leave

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.
• Demonstrate a commitment to work towards a Level 2 Diploma in clinical Healthcare support.

Responsibilities

• Support ward/department teams throughout the Trust delivering care.
• Monitor patients and perform basic health checks.
• Assist patients with hygiene and elimination needs.

Skills

Clinical care understanding

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

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

Level 2 Diploma in clinical Healthcare support

Job description

Go back The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Healthcare Assistant - Ward 36 Medicine

The closing date is 19 December 2025

We're looking to recruit passionate and committed individuals to our team on the Medical Escalation Ward at The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford. We have permanent full and part time positions available.

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

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