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James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 06 February 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within AMU/SDEC (Acute medical Unit and Same day emergency care). The units are both for acute medical patients with a fast turn over. For direct admissions from ED and GPs.

If you are ready to become a part of a passionate and dynamic team please apply.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE POST MAY CLOSE EARLY DUE TO HIGH DEMAND

And if you have applied before please do not apply again, and we do not offer Sponsorship

Main duties of the job

To be actively able to care for patients within both areas (AMU and SDEC) with their personal care needs. Including the taking of bloods and cannulation. There will be opportunities of training for these enhanced skills

About us

This is an exciting time to be working within the Trust with the newly opened SDEC. The James Paget University Hospital is a vibrant hospital and an amazing place to work, full of caring and compassionate people going the extra mile to ensure that patients have a truly positive experience of care.

Details

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

177-EMER-7715344

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Gorleston on sea

NR31 6LA


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be actively able to care for patients within both areas (AMU and SDEC) with their personal care needs. Including the taking of bloods and cannulation. There will be opportunities of training for these enhanced skills.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be actively able to care for patients within both areas (AMU and SDEC) with their personal care needs. Including the taking of bloods and cannulation. There will be opportunities of training for these enhanced skills.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Four GCSEs Grade D or above including maths and english or equivalent

Experience and knowledge

Essential

  • Current acute care experience

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills

Desirable

  • The ability to carry out venepuncture, cannulation and ECGs
Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

  • Four GCSEs Grade D or above including maths and english or equivalent

Experience and knowledge

Essential

  • Current acute care experience

Skills and abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills

Desirable

  • The ability to carry out venepuncture, cannulation and ECGs

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

Gorleston on sea

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

Gorleston on sea

NR31 6LA


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister

Charlotte Skeet or Karen Foden

karen.foden@jpaget.nhs.uk

01493453115

Details

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

177-EMER-7715344

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Gorleston on sea

NR31 6LA


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