Senior Healthcare Assistant

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Gorleston-on-Sea; Sur place; GBP 23 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Senior Healthcare Assistant for Ward 4, specialising in Neurology, Renal, Rheumatology and General Medicine. The role supports a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality patient-centred care and offers ongoing education and development opportunities.

Applications welcome from candidates not meeting all Band 3 criteria, with progression to Band 3 possible after additional skills training and competency development.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Care certificate or equivalent
• Current or recent HCA experience
• Ability to work with multi-agency team
• Demonstrate ability to elevate concerns

Responsabilités

• Proven experience as a Healthcare Assistant, ideally in an acute or emergency hospital setting.
• Proactive, can-do attitude with initiative.
• Commitment to learning and development; willingness to build skills.
• Strong team player who is supportive, respectful and professional.

Connaissances

Teamwork and collaboration

Compassion and empathy

Patient-centered care

Calm under pressure

Description du poste

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 04 November 2026

Band 2 & 3 Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - Ward 4

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our busy Ward 4, specialising in Neurology, Renal, Rheumatology and General Medicine.

You will be part of a supportive, value-led multidisciplinary team, committed to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. We welcome applicants who are hard-working, compassionate, reliable and motivated to learn, and who take pride in supporting patients and colleagues alike.

Our dedicated education and practice development team provides ongoing training and development opportunities to support your professional growth and help you build new skills within a diverse clinical environment.

This role will suit someone who:

• Thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting
• Works well under pressure
• Is kind, flexible and patient-focused
• Takes responsibility and pride in their work

Applications are welcomed from candidates who may not currently meet all the essential Band 3 criteria. In these cases, applicants may be appointed at Band 2, with a clear opportunity to progress to Band 3 upon successful completion of additional skills training and competency development.

Job summary

Band 2 & 3 Healthcare Assistant (HCA) - Ward 4

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our busy Ward 4, specialising in Neurology, Renal, Rheumatology and General Medicine.

You will be part of a supportive, value-led multidisciplinary team, committed to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. We welcome applicants who are hard-working, compassionate, reliable and motivated to learn, and who take pride in supporting patients and colleagues alike.

Our dedicated education and practice development team provides ongoing training and development opportunities to support your professional growth and help you build new skills within a diverse clinical environment.

This role will suit someone who:

• Thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting
• Works well under pressure
• Is kind, flexible and patient-focused
• Takes responsibility and pride in their work

Applications are welcomed from candidates who may not currently meet all the essential Band 3 criteria. In these cases, applicants may be appointed at Band 2, with a clear opportunity to progress to Band 3 upon successful completion of additional skills training and competency development.

Visa Sponsorship Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship must meet Home Office eligibility requirements. Sponsorship is not routinely available for this role and cannot be guaranteed.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant who brings enthusiasm and professionalism to their role. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Proven experience as a Healthcare Assistant, ideally within an acute or emergency hospital setting
• A proactive, can-do attitude, with the ability to recognise what needs doing and take initiative
• A genuine commitment to learning and development, with a willingness to build skills and knowledge
• A strong team player who is supportive, respectful, and maintains a positive and professional approach at all times
• Someone who is kind, reliable and patient-focused, consistently striving to deliver excellent standards of care

In return, we offer a supportive and welcoming team environment, excellent training and development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference to patients every day. This is an environment where your contribution is recognised, valued, and supported.

About us

Working within Ward 4 at the James Paget University Hospital is both rewarding and strongly team-focused. Guided by our Trust Values, we work collaboratively to deliver the highest standards of care, take accountability for our practice, and treat every patient and colleague with respect, compassion and dignity.

We foster an environment where staff feel empowered to speak up, share ideas and contribute to service improvement, supported by our dedicated in-house education team. Learning, development and continuous improvement are embedded in our ward culture, enabling individuals to grow and succeed.

We are looking for people who are proactive, kind and committed to doing the right thing, even when working under pressure.

If you value hard work, shared purpose and being part of a supportive, inclusive team, then Ward 4 is the place for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Good general standard of education in Mathematics and English at GCSE level or equivalent to Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy
• Care certificate or equivalent
• Current or recent HCA experience
• Ability to work with multi- agency team
• Demonstrate through previous experience the ability to elevate concerns

Desirable

• Relevant course to role (eg: NVQ level 2)
• Experience of high pressure healthcare environment

Experience and knowledge

Essential

• Cannulation and/or venepuncture skill
• Demonstrates kindness, compassion and empathy
• Demonstrates punctuality and good time keeping
• ability to support patient and families
• computer keyboard skills

Desirable

• Demonstrates understanding of patient advocacy
• demonstrates further training/self development

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Completed any additional HCA training
• Demonstrates kindness, compassion and empathy
• Demonstrate collaboration
• 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Gorleston-on-Sea

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)