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Job summary

Main area
EADU
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Full or part time hours available)
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

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James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust logo

Healthcare Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 2

The James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of around 250,000 people in the Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft and Waveney areas. The Trust provides an integrated hospital and community children’s service. 
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

 
‘Prior consideration will be given to NHS At Risk staff within East of England'

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - SilverMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.CTP The Ministry of Defence partnering with Right ManagementCare Leaver CovenantCare Quality Commission - Requires improvementStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant

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.

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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

[email protected]

 

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Recruitment & Workforce
James Paget Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR31 6LA
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