Job summary
- Main area
- EADU
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 177-EMER-7229466
- Employer
- James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- James Paget
- Town
- Gorleston
- Salary
- £24,169 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/06/2025 12:00
- Interview date
- 17/07/2025
Employer heading

Healthcare Assistant
NHS AfC: Band 2
Patient and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by:
- Putting patients first
- Aiming to get it right
- Recognising that everybody counts
- Doing everything openly and honestly
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic and hard working Healthcare Assistants to join the EADU team . If you enjoy working in a busy and acute environment this job will be of a personal interest to you.
EADU is a 34 bedded ward which accommodates both male and female patients. Training will be provided with reference to any specific requirements within our speciality.
Main duties of the job
To assist and support registered staff in the delivery of high quality, individualised, dignified and compassionate care to patients. To contribute to the effective running of the department by concentrating on tasks that directly support the needs of the patient and assist their journey, prioritising as required. To work under the supervision of a registered healthcare practitioner at all times, working within the parameters of their competence, communicating and documenting appropriately ensuring relevant information is communicated to other members of the multidisciplinary team in a professional and timely manner. The ability to work to a high standard at all times, influencing and role modelling patient centred care. Individuals must be willing to undertake the care certificate training programme. Bank Staff will have a maximum of 6 months to complete the care certificate and other staff will be expected to complete this within a maximum of 12 weeks.
The role requires the individual to recognise and adopt the National 6 C’s which are Care, Compassion, Communication, Commitment, Competence and Courage.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Working for our organisation
You can expect a warm welcome at the James Paget University Hospital!
Our staff are friendly and welcoming, listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts Values and Behaviour's
You must adhere to the James Paget University Hospital's Trust Values and Behavior's and incorporate the 6 C's into your practice. We value each person as an individual, respect their aspirations and commitments in life, and seek to understand their priorities, needs, abilities and limits.
The department is actively committed to looking at ways to improve the patient and staff experience, ensuring we create an environment where patients feel safe, cared for and confident in the treatment they receive, and our staff feel valued, listened to and supported.
We value individuals and encourage you to get the most out of your personal development and career, which in turn supports the hospital in delivering high quality healthcare.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Four GCSEs grade D or above including maths and English or equivalent (e.g level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications).
- Commitment to undertake the Level 2 Clinical Healthcare Support Apprenticeship and Care Certificate
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of the importance of professional behaviour at all times
- Experienced with IT systems, including Microsoft Office
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable criteria
- Recent care experience – can be gained through work experience, volunteering or similar
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to adapt appropriately to different situations
- Good communication skills and the ability to interact appropriately with patients, relatives, team members and other staff groups.
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated
- Appropriately assertive and open minded to new ways of working
Desirable criteria
- Experience in a surgical setting
Behavioural Qualities
Essential criteria
- Courteous and Respectful
- Kind and Helpful
- Responsive Communication
- Effective and Professional
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Senior Sister Charlotte Skeet
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01493 453774
- Additional information
For further details / informal visits contact:
Charlotte Skeet- Senior Sister
Ext 3374
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment & Workforce
James Paget Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR31 6LA
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