James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 06 October 2025

Job summary

Band 3 Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

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.

Date posted

30 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

177-EMER-7483044

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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
Relevent course to role (eg: NVQ level 2)

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Current or recent acute hospital HCA experience

Desirable

Experience of high pressure healthcare environment
Experience of working as part of a team

Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Essential

Cannulation and/or venepuncture skill
ECG course
Demonstrates kindness, compassion and empathy
Demonstrates punctuality and good time keeping
Demonstrates fortitude and hard work

Desirable

Demonstrates understanding of patient advocacy
demonstrates further training/self development

Behavioural Qualities.

Essential

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

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
Relevent course to role (eg: NVQ level 2)

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

Current or recent acute hospital HCA experience

Desirable

Experience of high pressure healthcare environment
Experience of working as part of a team

Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Essential

Cannulation and/or venepuncture skill
ECG course
Demonstrates kindness, compassion and empathy
Demonstrates punctuality and good time keeping
Demonstrates fortitude and hard work

Desirable

Demonstrates understanding of patient advocacy
demonstrates further training/self development

Behavioural Qualities.

Essential

Demonstrate collaboration
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 details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

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