Senior Health Care Assistant - Children's Unit

Job summary

We are looking for caring, motivated and enthusiastic Health Care Assistants to join our Children's Unit at Musgrove Park Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic paediatric environment, caring for children aged 0--18 years with a wide range of medical and surgical needs.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, compassionate care across the Acorn Ward, Oak Ward and Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU). The role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in both inpatient and assessment settings, supporting children and their families during their hospital journey.

This is a hands-on role with up to full-time hours available, working a 7-day rota that includes long days and night shifts.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 3 HCA, you will:

• Support registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team in delivering safe and effective care.
• Assist children and young people with daily living activities, ensuring dignity and compassion.
• Carry out clinical tasks such as observations, ECGs, NG feeds, venepuncture, cannulation, and bladder scans (training provided).
• Work within the Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU), gaining experience in acute care settings.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to care planning.
• Escort patients to other departments and support during procedures.
• Participate in child protection protocols and maintain a safe environment for patients and families.

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

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.