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Healthcare Assistant - Ward 35
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2449431
Job summary
*This advert is forpermanentpositions only, please donotsubmit an application if you are wanting to join the Bank*
** This position isnoteligible for sponsorship **
You're on your way to making a difference to people's lives as a healthcare assistant.
We're looking to recruit passionate and committed individuals to our teams at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. We have permanent full and part time positions available.
We will offer a comprehensive induction programme that will fully prepare you for the role and you will be working in a stimulating and supportive working environment with opportunities for learning and development.
Main duties of the job
- To work on a flexible basis to support ward/department teams throughout the Trust delivering care.
- Monitoring patients and performing basic health checks.
- Serving meals and helping to feed patients.
- Provide support to patients to maintain their hygiene needs. This may include actions such as:
- Bathing/washing
- Care of mouth, hair, nails and eyes
- Provide support to maintain their elimination needs. This may include actions such as:
- Encouraging continence
- Emptying urinary catheter bags
- Mobilising to toilet or use of commode or bedpan
- Maintaining hygiene needs after episodes of incontinence
About us
Our Poppy's Promise Commitment
We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team -- clinical or non-clinical -- plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.
We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.
Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.
By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values -- ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.
Details
Date posted
26 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
223-HCN-809
Job locations
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- A general understanding of a patients holistic care needs
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support or NVQ Level 2 in Care or demonstrate a commitment to work towards the Diploma qualification
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care either formal or informal e.g. in a care setting or for a family member/friend
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience
Communication Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective verbal- face to face / telephone, written communications and listening skills.
- Evidence of the ability to work with others
Capabilities - Managing relationships
Essential
- Is aware that everyone has different feelings and values and is aware of the need to respect and acknowledge these at all times
- Is aware that their own values, attitudes and cultural assumptions will have an impact on others
Capabilities - Managing self
Essential
- Is aware of their own values
- Understands that they will be required to actively seek and take part in learning opportunities
- Is aware that they will be required to adapt to change to continually meet the needs of the patients they support
- Is aware of the need to show initiative
- Ability to work well independently under the supervision of others
- Attention to detail
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles and values underpinning good care practice
Professionalism
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of the need to meet the Trust standards of conduct for the role
Physical, Mental & Emotional Ability
Essential
- Awareness of the physical, mental and emotional effort required to support patients with their needs
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- A general understanding of a patients holistic care needs
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support or NVQ Level 2 in Care or demonstrate a commitment to work towards the Diploma qualification
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Experience
Essential
- Experience of care either formal or informal e.g. in a care setting or for a family member/friend
Desirable
- Previous hospital experience
Communication Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective verbal- face to face / telephone, written communications and listening skills.
- Evidence of the ability to work with others
Capabilities - Managing relationships
Essential
- Is aware that everyone has different feelings and values and is aware of the need to respect and acknowledge these at all times
- Is aware that their own values, attitudes and cultural assumptions will have an impact on others
Capabilities - Managing self
Essential
- Is aware of their own values
- Understands that they will be required to actively seek and take part in learning opportunities
- Is aware that they will be required to adapt to change to continually meet the needs of the patients they support
- Is aware of the need to show initiative
- Ability to work well independently under the supervision of others
- Attention to detail
Desirable
- Understanding of the principles and values underpinning good care practice
Professionalism
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of the need to meet the Trust standards of conduct for the role
Physical, Mental & Emotional Ability
Essential
- Awareness of the physical, mental and emotional effort required to support patients with their needs
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
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Mytton Oak Road
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)