Nuffield Health

Healthcare Assistant - Ward (Bank)

The closing date is 11 May 2026

Job summary

Job Description Healthcare Assistant - Ward (Bank) Shrewsbury Hospital | Bank Contract - Ad hoc | Mainly Nights and Weekend £12.84 per hour

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Healthcare Assistant on the ward, you will: Put patient care first Carry out administrative duties Enjoy time to get to know the people who are our patients Meet the needs of every individual Use your organisational skills to make a positive impact

About us

About Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital Shrewsbury hospital, ranked as 'Good' in the last CQC inspection, is purpose built and well equipped with 24 en-suite bedrooms, 3 operating theatres, an endoscopy suite, an Ambulatory Care Unit, and a busy outpatients department which includes physiotherapy and diagnostic imaging. Our diagnostic provision includes X-ray, Ultrasound, MRI and CT facilities. We offer the most up to date surgical treatments combined with a warm welcome and a professional and caring service from our matron-led nursing team. We specialise in the areas of orthopaedics, ophthalmology, cosmetic surgery, and women's health, but also undertake general surgery, urology, and interventions for chronic pain management.

Details

Date posted

14 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

JR0095886

Job locations

Longden Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 9DP


Job description

Job responsibilities

Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. We're here to look after the nation's health. And a big part of this is about creating the best possible experience for our patients. That's why we're looking for someone new to support our colleagues and be there when it matters, helping to deliver the highest standards of care. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. This includes holiday in line with the working time directive, access to our pension scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Nuffield Health is the UK's largest Healthcare Charity. We're here to look after the nation's health. And a big part of this is about creating the best possible experience for our patients. That's why we're looking for someone new to support our colleagues and be there when it matters, helping to deliver the highest standards of care. Helping you feel good. We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind. This includes holiday in line with the working time directive, access to our pension scheme and discounted gym membership at £25.00 a month. Working on the bank means you are not contracted to a set number of hours per week but instead work on an ad-hoc basis to suit the needs of the business and your availability. Join Nuffield Health and create the future you want, today. If you like what you see, why not start your application now? We consider applications as we receive them and reserve the right to close adverts early (for example, where we have received an unprecedented high volume of applications). So, it's a good idea to apply right away to ensure you're considered for this role. It starts with you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You have a good telephone manner, and great computer and database skills. And if you're qualified to NVQ Level 2 or 3, with relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting, that's even better. Shifts would be mainly nights and weekends.

Experience

Essential

  • As a Bank Healthcare Assistant on the ward at our Shrewsbury Hospital, you'll show us you're able to meet deadlines and follow instructions
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You have a good telephone manner, and great computer and database skills. And if you're qualified to NVQ Level 2 or 3, with relevant experience in an acute hospital or care setting, that's even better. Shifts would be mainly nights and weekends.

Experience

Essential

  • As a Bank Healthcare Assistant on the ward at our Shrewsbury Hospital, you'll show us you're able to meet deadlines and follow instructions

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nuffield Health

Address

Longden Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 9DP


Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nuffield Health

Address

Longden Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 9DP


Employer's website

https://www.nuffieldhealthcareers.com (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition

People Services

peopleservices@nuffieldhealth.com

03001235080

Details

Date posted

14 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

JR0095886

Job locations

Longden Road

Shrewsbury

SY3 9DP


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