The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Healthcare Assistant - Acute Medicine

The closing date is 13 March 2026

Job summary

We have full and part time positions available at Ward 22 Short Stay on the acute floor at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

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 andyou will be working in a stimulating and supportive clinical environment with many opportunities for learning and development.

**Please note that this role will be moving to a Band 3 - date to be confirmed**

Main duties of the job

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

The Acute floor consists of a 22 Short Stay (SS), Acute Medical Unit (AMU) , Acute Medical Assessment (AMA) and Same Day Emergency

22SS is a fast-paced environment, in which patients are assessed and treated for a variety of medical conditions and focuses on timely discharges and improving flow within the footprint.

If you think you can help us achieve our goal of being the safest and kindest ward at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital NHS Trust, we would like to hear from you.

*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*

About us

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

Date posted

27 February 2026

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-182

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 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

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)