Job summary
- Main area
- Emergency Medicine
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 177-EMER-7187692
- Employer
- James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- James Paget University Hospital
- Town
- Gorleston
- Salary
- £24,625 - £25,674 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Senior Healthcare Assistant
Band 3
Job overview
Band 3 Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
We're currently looking for an experienced Healthcare assistant to join our busy Admissions Unit. This is a fast paced role requiring focus, fortitude, and a proactive approach.
You'll be part of a supportive, values - led team committed to delivering safe, high quality care in challenging situations. We welcome individuals who are hard working, kind and eager to learn.
Our dedicated education team offers ongoing training and development to help you grow. If you thrive under pressure, take pride in your work, we'd love to hear from you.
Applications are welcome from individuals who may not meet all of the desired experience criteria. In such cases, candidates may be appointed to a band 2 position, with the opportunity for progression upon sucessful completion of additional skills training,
IF YOU REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP THEN PLEASE DO NOT APPLY, AS WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP FOR BAND 2/3 HCAs
Main duties of the job
What were looking for:
- Proven experience as an HCA, ideally within acute or emergency settings
- A proactive, can do attitude - you notice what needs doing and get it done
- A genuine interest in ongoing learning and development
- A team player who is supportive, respectful and keeps things positive and professional
- Someone kind, reliable and focused on delivering excellent care
We offer a supportive team, opportunities for development, and the chance to make a real difference every day in a fast paced environment where your efforts are valued.
Working for our organisation
Working in the Acute Admissions Unit at JPUH is intense, rewarding and deeply team-driven. Guided by our Trust values, we collaborate to provide the best care, hold ourselves accountable, and treat every patient and colleague with respect. We empower staff to speak up, improve, and grow, supported by our in-house education team. Learning and development are part of our culture.
We want people who are proactive, kind and committed to doing the right thing, even under pressure.
If you value hard work, shared purpose, and a supportive environment, JPUH is the place for you.
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
Education and Qualification
Essential criteria
- Good general standard of education in Mathematics and English at GCSE level or equivalent to Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy
- Care certificate or equivalent
- Relevent course to role (eg: NVQ level 2)
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Current or recent acute hospital HCA experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of high pressure healthcare environment
- Experience of working as part of a team
Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Essential criteria
- Cannulation and/or venepuncture skill
- ECG course
- Demonstrates kindness, compassion and empathy
- Demonstrates punctuality and good time keeping
- Demonstrates fortitude and hard work
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrates understanding of patient advocacy
- demonstrates further training/self development
Behavioural Qualities.
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate collaboration
- Demonstrates professionalism and integrity
- Able to communicate clearly and compassionately
- Is confident to speak up when things are not right
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
- Charlotte Skeet
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01493 453374
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment & Workforce
James Paget Hospital
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR31 6LA
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