Senior Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare institution in Gorleston-on-Sea is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant to join their Cardiology and General Medicine ward. The ideal candidate will have experience in acute healthcare settings, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. Ongoing training and a supportive environment are offered. This role is crucial in making a positive impact in patient care every day.

Qualifications

• Experience in acute hospital settings is preferred.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and maintain professionalism.
• Commitment to kindness and empathy in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Join a supportive team delivering high-quality care in Cardiology.
• Engage in ongoing training and development.
• Support patients through compassionate care.

Skills

Proven experience as an HCA

Proactive attitude

Genuine interest in ongoing learning

Team player

Reliability and focus on care

Education

Good general standard of education in Mathematics and English at GCSE level

Care certificate or equivalent

Relevant course to role (e.g., NVQ level 2)

Tools

Cannulation and/or venepuncture skill

ECG course

Job description

Go back James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 06 October 2025

We're currently looking for an experienced Healthcare assistant to join our busy Cardiology and General medicine ward.

You'll be part of a supportive, values - led team committed to delivering safe, high quality care. We welcome individuals who are hard working, kind and eager to learn.

Our dedicated education team offers ongoing training and development to help you grow. If you thrive under pressure, take pride in your work, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications are welcome from individuals who may not meet all of the desired experience criteria. In such cases, candidates may be appointed to a band 2 position, with the opportunity for progression upon sucessful completion of additional skills training,

IF YOU REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP THEN PLEASE DO NOT APPLY, AS WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR BAND 2/3 HCAs

Main duties of the job

What were looking for:

• Proven experience as an HCA, ideally within acute or emergency hospital setting
• A proactive, can do attitude - you notice what needs doing and get it done
• A genuine interest in ongoing learning and development
• A team player who is supportive, respectful and keeps things positive and professional
• Someone kind, reliable and focused on delivering excellent care

We offer a supportive team, opportunities for development, and the chance to make a real difference every day in an environment where your efforts are valued.

About us

Working within Cardiology at the James Paget Hospital is rewarding and deeply team-driven. Guided by our Trust values, we collaborate to provide the best care, hold ourselves accountable, and treat every patient and colleague with respect. We empower staff to speak up, improve, and grow, supported by our in-house education team. Learning and development are part of our culture.

We want people who are proactive, kind and committed to doing the right thing, even under pressure.

If you value hard work, shared purpose, and a supportive environment, JPUH is the place for you.

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

• Good general standard of education in Mathematics and English at GCSE level or equivalent to Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy
• Care certificate or equivalent
• Relevent course to role (eg: NVQ level 2)

Experience and Knowledge

• Current or recent acute hospital HCA experience
• Experience of high pressure healthcare environment
• Experience of working as part of a team

Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Cannulation and/or venepuncture skill
• ECG course
• Demonstrates kindness, compassion and empathy
• Demonstrates punctuality and good time keeping
• Demonstrates fortitude and hard work
• Demonstrates understanding of patient advocacy
• demonstrates further training/self development

Behavioural Qualities.

• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity
• Able to communicate clearly and compassionately
• Is confident to speak up when things are not right

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust