Healthcare Support Worker - Aldeburgh Community Hospital

Candino CA; Aldeburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker to join a dedicated team at a community hospital. This role offers the chance to provide dignified care in a rehabilitative setting, working alongside a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates will receive training and support while being flexible to work various shifts, including long days and weekends. If you have a passion for patient care and are eager to develop your skills, this position is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values its staff and invests in their development.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Training and Development

NHS Discounts

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare is preferable, but all candidates will be considered.
• Completion of the Care Certificate is necessary to progress to Band 3.

Responsibilities

• Meet the care needs of patients under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Ensure high standards of patient care in line with policies and guidelines.

Skills

Healthcare Experience

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Care Certificate

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker - Aldeburgh Community Hospital

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Job Summary

We are a 20-bedded community hospital delivering high-quality care in a rehabilitative setting. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our team.

If you enjoy a challenge, can work at a fast pace, and are eager to work with a multi-disciplinary team to provide dignified care, then this could be the role for you.

We welcome enthusiastic, motivated, and reliable candidates. Experience in healthcare is preferable, but all candidates will be considered. Training and support will be provided.

Candidates must be flexible to work various shifts, including long days, nights, and weekends.

The successful applicant will be offered a Band 2 or Band 3 position depending on experience and qualifications:

• Band 2: Minimum 12 months care experience required; no formal qualifications needed. Completion of the Accelerated Care Certificate is necessary to progress to Band 3.
• Band 3: Minimum 6 months NHS experience and completion of the NHS Care Certificate required.

Main duties of the job

• Meet the care needs of patients under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Participate in induction, mandatory, and statutory training.
• Ensure high standards of patient care in line with policies and guidelines.
• Work effectively within the healthcare team and refer to Registered Nurses as appropriate.

About Us

We are ESNEFT, providing hospital and community health services to nearly one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our services include acute hospitals, community hospitals, clinics, and home care. We employ over 12,000 staff and offer training, development, flexible working, a pension scheme, and NHS discounts.

We are investing in digital transformation with Epic's electronic patient record system to improve hospital life for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and developing your skills, we want to hear from you. Find out more about working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Details

Posted: 22 April 2025

Salary: £24,169 - £25,674 per year (pro rata)

Contract: Fixed-term, 12 months

Part-time

Location: Aldeburgh Community Hospital, Aldeburgh, IP15 5ES

Job Responsibilities

See attached job description for full details.

Person Specification

Experience

• Essential: Previous healthcare experience
• Desirable: Experience in a community hospital setting

Qualifications

• Essential: Care certificate, evidence of competencies, NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• Desirable: Functional skills, willingness to undertake further study

Additional Information

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Employer Details

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Aldeburgh Community Hospital, Aldeburgh, IP15 5ES
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/

Other Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Contract
• Job Function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals