Health Care Assistant ( HCA) Band 2

Job summary

We are looking to appoint health care support Assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team in the Outpatients dept at Bridgwater community hospital.The unit is a general Outpatients which provides a wide variety of services.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. 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

Setting up clinics with seating and equipment

Adjust and inform clinician of clinic deadlines and meeting appointment times

Informing receptionist of delays

Informing clinicians of any concerns safeguarding

Documenting results and observation

To communicate effectively with individuals, their families, carers and health/social care practitioners using a range of styles and keeping information confidential at all times.

Handle (record, report, and store) information related to individuals in line with local and national policies.

To help maintain good communication, liaison and working arrangements with Trust Directorates, other Trusts, and other agencies

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.