Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a real difference to our patients here at Yeovil District Hospital?

Would you like to work for a hospital who really cares about their staff and where you can join our NHS heroes?

We are looking to grow our team of Healthcare Assistants to work across a variety of wards. We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, have a kind and caring attitude towards patients, families and colleagues and who will be positive team members.

This is a full time position, if you are looking for bank please apply through the Healthcare Assistant bank advert when advertised

Main duties of the job

As a HCA you will provide personal care and support to patients at their most vulnerable times. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide a compassionate, caring and safe environment for our patients.

We are looking for applicants who have:

Excellent communication skills and have a team player attitude.

In this role you will:

Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all our patients

Work in the hospital area, providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support

Maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable environment to live and work in

Assist patients with their medical and welfare needs and report as required

Safeguard patients

Learn about individuals' specific needs and provide help in the most appropriate way.

Gain Care Certificate Qualification

Working full time over a seven day rota including nights and weekends

About us

Yeovil District Hospital is now part of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression, and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!