Job summary
Join Our Team as a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant (Dependent on Qualifications and Skills)Unlock Your Potential and Make a Real Difference in Patient Care
Applicants who do not yet hold the relevant qualifications and skills will be appointed as a Band 2 Trainee Healthcare Assistant, with progression toBand 3 upon successful completion of training
We are recruiting across a number of ward areas at all three of our sites: Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Montagu Hospital, and Bassetlaw Hospital. Preference will be discussed at interview.
Are you passionate about providing compassionate care and making a meaningful impact in patients' lives? We are looking to recruit Healthcare assistants to join our dynamic and friendly nursing teams.
We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our well established teams with a commitment to delivering high quality individualised patient centred care.
We offer inclusion into a fantastic, enthusiastic team, a period of induction and a strong commitment to training and professional development.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for providing the highest standard of individualised holistic patient care in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old at the time of application
Please note interviews will be held on the 25th March 2026 and you must be able to attend in person.
Main duties of the job
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant (a minimum of 12months experience)
- Completion of the Care Certificate (or willing to complete within 3 months of starting)
- Relevant healthcare qualification
- Clinical skills and competencies specific to the department (if you lack these then you'll start as a Band 2 Trainee HCA, with progression to a Band 3 HCA upon completion of training).
We have full time and part time roles available, and also support flexible working where possible, however please be mindful inpatients areas are 24 hour, 7 days a week services therefore there will be a requirement for rotational shifts, day shifts, night shifts, weekend and bank holidays (enhanced pay for weekends and nights)
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Healthcare work is incredibly rewarding, but it also requires resilience. You'll assist with personal care tasks, communicate compassionately with patients and their families, and support individuals facing challenging health conditions.
If you're ready to join a dedicated team and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care, apply today.
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the linkUK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
Job description
Job responsibilities
Healthcare work is incredibly rewarding, but it also requires resilience. You'll assist with personal care tasks, communicate compassionately with patients and their families, and support individuals facing challenging health conditions.
If you're ready to join a dedicated team and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care, apply today.
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the linkUK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Level 2 intermediate Health Care Support Worker Apprenticeship (or equivalent). Or minimum of 1 years healthcare experience
- Care Certificate (or willing to complete in first 3 months)
- Certified competence to undertake vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, urinalysis and screening swabs training. (willing to complete in first 3 months)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a care setting providing personal care (12 months minimum experience)
- Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues
- Basic computer skills.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Experience of supporting junior staff or trainees.
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate good communication skills, work within the multidisciplinary team.
- Well-motivated, genuine desire to care for people and ability to manage self.
- Must be able to work within a team. Support and assist in the safe and effective delivery service provision.
- Able to manage and prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, accept and support changes within the role/service.
Demonstrate Our We Care Values and the DBTH Way
Essential
- How do you demonstrate our We Care values and the DBTH way (Kind, Inclusive, Person-centred, Empowering, Accountable, Collaborative, Attentive Listening, Integrity and Honesty, Courage and Positivity.) in your daily practice? please provide an example.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Level 2 intermediate Health Care Support Worker Apprenticeship (or equivalent). Or minimum of 1 years healthcare experience
- Care Certificate (or willing to complete in first 3 months)
- Certified competence to undertake vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, urinalysis and screening swabs training. (willing to complete in first 3 months)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a care setting providing personal care (12 months minimum experience)
- Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issues
- Basic computer skills.
Desirable
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Experience of supporting junior staff or trainees.
Personal Attributes & Skills
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate good communication skills, work within the multidisciplinary team.
- Well-motivated, genuine desire to care for people and ability to manage self.
- Must be able to work within a team. Support and assist in the safe and effective delivery service provision.
- Able to manage and prioritise own workload
Desirable
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, motivation, accept and support changes within the role/service.
Demonstrate Our We Care Values and the DBTH Way
Essential
- How do you demonstrate our We Care values and the DBTH way (Kind, Inclusive, Person-centred, Empowering, Accountable, Collaborative, Attentive Listening, Integrity and Honesty, Courage and Positivity.) in your daily practice? please provide an example.
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.
