Healthcare Assistant-day Surgery

2 weeks ago

Taunton, United Kingdom Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Full time

**The closing date is 14th Jan 2025**

**Anticipated Interview date(s) 14th January 2025**

**Job summary**:
We are looking to appoint Healthcare Assistants, who are enthusiastic and motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team on Day Surgery Ward.

The day surgery ward is based within the Day Surgery Centre at Musgrove Park Hospital and has 30 beds of which 6 are shared with the children's team. We provide care for patients undergoing day case surgery through four theatres and one procedure room. Our ward's opening hours are from 07:30 hours to 20:00 hours Monday to Friday.

As a Healthcare Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a registered nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve the shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.

**Main duties, tasks & skills required**:
Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills, training and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.

Full details of duties can be found in the job description.

There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns.

**About us**:
At **Somerset NHS Foundation Trust**, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

- ** Flexible working options** to help you balance work and life
- ** NHS pension scheme** for long-term financial security
- ** Generous annual leave allowance** to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on **career development** to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our **Blue Light Card**, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

**Why Somerset?** Somerset offers the perfect blend of **idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty**, and **breathtaking coastlines**, with vibrant cities like **Bristol**, **Bath**, and **Exeter**just a short drive away - and only two hours to **London**.

The region is home to excellent **educational facilities**, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

**Somerset truly has it all** - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

**Job description**:
**Person specification**:
**Qualifications**:
**Essential**:

- NVQ2 or willingness to work towards NVQ
- Willingness to learn new skills required for the speciality of the department and attend relevant training courses

**Experience**:
**Essential**:

- Experience of working with the general public
- Computer skills or willingness to learn computer skills

**Desirable**:

- Previous experience of working within the care sector

**Disclosure and Barring Service Check**:
Diane Smallacombe

01823342762

**Pay scheme**:
Agenda for Change

**Band**:
Band 2

**Salary**:

£23615.00 to £23615.00 Yearly**Contract**:
Permanent

**Working pattern**:
Part-Time, Full-Time

**Reference number**:
184-OL-OR-1530

**Job locations**:
Musgrove Park Hospital
Musgrove Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5DA

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