Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Assistant in SWISH - East Somerset

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Job summary

We are looking to appoint health care support Assistants who are enthusiastic, non-judgmental , motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated SWISH Team.

As a health care Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve the shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.

Main duties of the job

Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.

Full details of duties can be found in the job description.

There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns and locations, but generally it will be fixed with hours over Monday to Friday with one Saturday per month

Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Details

Date posted

27 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-GR-1053

Job locations

South Petherton Hospital

Bernard Way

South Petherton

Somerset

TA13 5EF


Frome Community Hospital

Enos Way

Frome

Somerset

BA11 2FH


Wincanton Community Hospital

Dancing Lane

Wincanton

Somerset

BA9 9DQ


Chard Community Hospital

Crewkerne Road

Chard

Somerset

TA20 1NF


Swish Millstream House

Castle Street

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4AS


Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 2 or equivalent within a health related discipline
  • Venepuncture

Desirable

  • Delegated clinical skills such as give vaccinations

Experience

Essential

  • Able to communicate in a sensitive and non judgemental manner

Desirable

  • sexual health experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Car Driver and willing to travel
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ level 2 or equivalent within a health related discipline
  • Venepuncture

Desirable

  • Delegated clinical skills such as give vaccinations

Experience

Essential

  • Able to communicate in a sensitive and non judgemental manner

Desirable

  • sexual health experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Car Driver and willing to travel

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Petherton Hospital

Bernard Way

South Petherton

Somerset

TA13 5EF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

South Petherton Hospital

Bernard Way

South Petherton

Somerset

TA13 5EF


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Kerry Lucas

kerry.lucas@somersetft.nhs.uk

07500096347

Details

Date posted

27 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-GR-1053

Job locations

South Petherton Hospital

Bernard Way

South Petherton

Somerset

TA13 5EF


Frome Community Hospital

Enos Way

Frome

Somerset

BA11 2FH


Wincanton Community Hospital

Dancing Lane

Wincanton

Somerset

BA9 9DQ


Chard Community Hospital

Crewkerne Road

Chard

Somerset

TA20 1NF


Swish Millstream House

Castle Street

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 4AS


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