The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Healthcare Assistant - Trauma and Orthopaedics

The closing date is 27 May 2025

Job summary

Are you a passionate, forward thinking, motivated individual? Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Then our Trauma and Orthopaedic team needs you!

Trauma and Orthopaedics are looking to recruit individuals looking to learn new skills and support the busy department we work in.

You must possess GCSE's in Maths and English at grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent) and demonstrate an understanding of what is required within the role of a Healthcare Assistant. Previous hospital experience is desirable.

Struggling to work full time? Come and talk to us about flexible working or part time hours. The world is your oyster for the right individual.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will provide support and assist Registered Nurses delivering all aspects of health care directly to patients, within defined levels of competence and practice. This will include assisting in maintaining a suitable environment in which to deliver that care.

About us

Based at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, we are committed to the training and development of our Healthcare workers. There are many opportunities to develop skills you have yet to discover. We will provide you with an individualised induction package to help you settle in to the team.

Date posted

13 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

223-HCA-319

Job locations

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths and English grades 3-1 (D-G) or Functional Skills Level 1

Desirable

NVQ 2/3 in Health Related subject
GCSE Maths and English at Grade 9 - 4 (A - C or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

Can demonstrate through personal statement what is required within the role of a HCA in an acute care setting
Can describe the Trust values and demonstrate how these are put into practice within their caring role

Desirable

Previous hospital experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths and English grades 3-1 (D-G) or Functional Skills Level 1

Desirable

NVQ 2/3 in Health Related subject
GCSE Maths and English at Grade 9 - 4 (A - C or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

Can demonstrate through personal statement what is required within the role of a HCA in an acute care setting
Can describe the Trust values and demonstrate how these are put into practice within their caring role

Desirable

Previous hospital experience

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

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8XQ

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)