Practice Plus Group

Healthcare Assistant - Ward

The closing date is 26 September 2025

Job summary

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Were looking for a caring and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our Inpatient Ward team at Practice Plus Group. This is a rewarding role where youll play a key part in delivering safe, high-quality, patient-focused care.

Our ward provides services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so youll be working shifts on a rota basis, including:

  • Day shifts: 07:00 19:30
  • Occasional night shifts: 19:00 07:30
  • Shifts include weekends and bank holidays

This is a great opportunity to build on your existing care experience and gain valuable skills within a supportive and professional hospital environment.

Main duties of the job

As our Healthcare Assistant, youll be an important part of the team, supporting patients and working alongside nurses and clinicians. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assisting patients with personal care, mobility, nutrition, rest and recovery.
  • Recording vital signs such as temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
  • Supporting patients through investigations and procedures, ensuring dignity and respect.
  • Helping to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment on the ward.
  • Updating care plans, charts and patient records accurately.
  • Communicating effectively with patients, families and colleagues to provide reassurance and support.
  • Assisting with ward administration tasks, such as greeting patients and answering calls.

Training and development opportunities will be provided so you can grow your skills and confidence in the role.

About us

Were seeking someone who is:

  • Experienced in caring for others (within healthcare, care homes, or through personal experience).
  • A good communicator, with a kind, polite and professional manner.
  • Able to remain calm and organised, even under pressure.
  • Flexible and happy to work a rota including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Motivated to deliver high standards of care and be a supportive team member.

Desirable (but not essential): NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, or previous experience working in a hospital environment.

What you can expect in return;

  • A salary of £24,233 per annum
  • An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
  • 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
  • Flexible shifts that enable you to work around other commitments
  • The support you need to grow in your role

To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team.

Applications will be processed at the time of application, Practice Plus Group therefore reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date for that reason it is encouraged that you do not delay in your application.

Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Details

Date posted

10 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,233 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

12633

Job locations

Old Wells Road

Shepton Mallet

Somerset

BA4 4LP


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please request a copy of the full job description from sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information, please request a copy of the full job description from sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experienced in caring for others (within healthcare, care homes, or through personal experience).
  • A good communicator, with a kind, polite and professional manner.
  • Able to remain calm and organised, even under pressure.
  • Flexible and happy to work a rota including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Motivated to deliver high standards of care and be a supportive team member.

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, or previous experience working in a hospital environment.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experienced in caring for others (within healthcare, care homes, or through personal experience).
  • A good communicator, with a kind, polite and professional manner.
  • Able to remain calm and organised, even under pressure.
  • Flexible and happy to work a rota including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Motivated to deliver high standards of care and be a supportive team member.

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, or previous experience working in a hospital environment.

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

Practice Plus Group

Address

Old Wells Road

Shepton Mallet

Somerset

BA4 4LP


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Old Wells Road

Shepton Mallet

Somerset

BA4 4LP


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Partner

Sarah Melder

sarah.melder@practiceplusgroup.com

07970915238

Details

Date posted

10 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,233 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

12633

Job locations

Old Wells Road

Shepton Mallet

Somerset

BA4 4LP


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