North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant - General Outpatients - Huntingdon

The closing date is 05 October 2025

Job summary

Are you are a motivated person who has experiences to bring to Outpatients?

Do you have a pro-active, forward thinking attitude towards providing an outstanding service for our patients?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a healthcare assistant to join our outpatient team. The outpatient department is based across a number of general and specialty clinics. The post holder will develop their skills to support the team to provide an efficient service that delivers first class service to our patients and staff.

*Previous applicants need not apply*

Main duties of the job

You must have basic literacy and numeracy skills and want to develop your knowledge and skills.

You will be a motivated team player and be committed to your own professional development. There is a requirement for you to be flexible to meet the needs of the clinics. In return we will support you to develop in the role.

Working alongside the outpatient team your role would be to support the team in setting and maintaining person centered high quality care and ensuring that patient safety and the patient experience are paramount.

***We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the closing date indicated should we feel we have received sufficient applications***

About us

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, with a special focus on welcoming individuals from disabled, Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as those from our local area.

In line with our dedication to employee support, we offer a variety of benefits. For more information, please see the attached staff benefits leaflet.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Date posted

19 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

176-F-7309906-A

Job locations

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

oMaths and English skills equivalent to Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy
oCompletion of Care Certificate or equivalent experience

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

oExperience of working as a Healthcare Assistant
oExperience of caring for patients in an acute setting

Key Skills

Essential

oAbility to communicate clearly in English in writing, via IT, verbally and using the telephone

other

Essential

oFlexible approach to work and working hours - Happy to directly support front line service delivery, as required, in line with personal competences

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

oMaths and English skills equivalent to Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy
oCompletion of Care Certificate or equivalent experience

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

oExperience of working as a Healthcare Assistant
oExperience of caring for patients in an acute setting

Key Skills

Essential

oAbility to communicate clearly in English in writing, via IT, verbally and using the telephone

other

Essential

oFlexible approach to work and working hours - Happy to directly support front line service delivery, as required, in line with personal competences

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 details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hinchingbrooke Hospital

Hinchingbrooke Park

Huntingdon

PE29 6NT

Employer's website

https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)