Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Healthcare Assistants to join Kettering General Hospital.

We are seeking highly motivated and compassionate individuals to join our team.

Main duties of the job

The Senior Healthcare Assistant will be an integral member of the ward/department team working through close supervision of a registered practitioner.

The Senior Healthcare Assistant is responsible for providing personal and clinical care, undertaking clinical observations and other interventions as delegated by the registered practitioner and in accordance with existing competencies.

The Senior Healthcare Assistant will ensure that their practice is guided by standard operating procedures and established policies and guidelines. They will demonstrate self-directed development, recognising own limitations, and work within the scope of their role at all times.

The Senior Healthcare Assistant will contribute to supporting and developing other colleagues.The Senior Healthcare Assistant will act in a manner that upholds privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality for patients and colleagues.

About us

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable

Date posted

09 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

264-7474432-MED

Job locations

Kettering General Hospital

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Vocational Qualification/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of education, training or experience
Holds National Care Certificate or equivalent level of education, training or experience (e.g. able to demonstrate the skill and competency to undertake the clinical duties as described in the job description)
Holds Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English or education equivalent

Desirable

Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Experience working in as a Healthcare Assistant in an healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact
Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control and Safeguarding processes
Experience of working in a healthcare team and patient settings
Experience of dealing with patient/relative verbal complaints

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Vocational Qualification/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of education, training or experience
Holds National Care Certificate or equivalent level of education, training or experience (e.g. able to demonstrate the skill and competency to undertake the clinical duties as described in the job description)
Holds Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English or education equivalent

Desirable

Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development

Knowledge/Experience

Essential

Experience working in as a Healthcare Assistant in an healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact
Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control and Safeguarding processes
Experience of working in a healthcare team and patient settings
Experience of dealing with patient/relative verbal complaints

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.