The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Healthcare Assistant - Acute Medicine

The closing date is 10 December 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for full and part time Healthcare Assistants to join the team in Acute Medicine at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

The positions are based on the Acute Medical Unit (SAMU) and the Acute Medical Assessment (SAMA).

SAMU and SAMA are fast-paced environments, in which patients are assessed and treated for a variety of medical conditions before being sent home or on to a specialist ward.

We are looking for caring, compassionate individuals who have strong communication and observation skills to deliver excellent patient-focused care in a challenging environment.

We will complete a comprehensive induction programme that will fully prepare you for the role and you will be working in a stimulating and supportive clinical environment with many opportunities for learning and development.

*Please note if you don't hold the relevant qualifications as detailed in the person specification, there will be a requirement to sit our simple in house Numeracy and Literacy assessments*

Main duties of the job

The post holder 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

The Acute Floor the Acute Medical unit (AMU), Acute Medical Assessment (AMA) and Same Day Emergency Care (SDEC) which is a seated area for patients who are referred requiring a medical assessment but may go home the same day.

AMU/AMA and SDEC is a fast-paced environment, in which patients are assessed and treated for a variety of medical conditions before being sent home or on to a specialist ward.

Date posted

26 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum/ pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

223-HCA-879

Job locations

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8QX

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 in Maths and English grade 9-4 ( A - C) or Functional Skills Level 1 or higher

Desirable

NVQ2/3 in Health related subject

Experience

Essential

Can demonstrate an understanding, through personal statement and interview, of what is required within the role of a Health Care Assistant in the care setting
Can describe the Trust Values and demonstrate how they put these in to practice within their caring role

Desirable

Previous hospital experience

Communication Skills

Essential

Evidence of effective verbal/face to face/telephone/written communications and listening skills
Evidence of the ability to work with others

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE in Maths and English grade 9-4 ( A - C) or Functional Skills Level 1 or higher

Desirable

NVQ2/3 in Health related subject

Experience

Essential

Can demonstrate an understanding, through personal statement and interview, of what is required within the role of a Health Care Assistant in the care setting
Can describe the Trust Values and demonstrate how they put these in to practice within their caring role

Desirable

Previous hospital experience

Communication Skills

Essential

Evidence of effective verbal/face to face/telephone/written communications and listening skills
Evidence of the ability to work with others

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

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8QX

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

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital

Mytton Oak Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 8QX

Employer's website

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