Skip to main content

This site is independent of the NHS and the Department of Health.

Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Healthcare Assistant
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (7 day shift pattern including weekends, nights and bank holidays)
Job ref
223-HCH-339
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford
Town
Telford
Salary
£24,169 per annum / pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/06/2025 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Healthcare Assistant - Telford

Band 2

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for 2 Healthcare Assistant to join our amazing team on Ward 8 Head and Neck at the Princess Royal Hospital. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, kind, caring and compassionate individual to support with the high standard of care delivered on the ward.

A flexible nature is required and previous healthcare experience would be desirable, however this is not essential. 

The ward includes a 14 bedded inpatient area with the addition of a treatment room.

Ward 8 is primarily a Head and Neck ward specialising in ENT and Maxillofacial, supporting a range of surgical patients both pre and post operatively in addition to providing emergency and trauma care. 

Main duties of the job

  • To work as part of the ward/department team delivering excellent patient care.
  • Monitoring patients and performing basic health check
  • 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

Working for our organisation

Join us at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, where our passion for excellence drives everything we do.

We're on a mission to provide high quality, safe care to our patients, in an environment our incredible staff are proud to work in.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Benefits of joining the NHS include:

  • Flexible working patterns
  • Career progression, including annual personal development reviews
  • Apprenticeship opportunities
  • Competitive and transparent pay structure
  • Blue Light discounts
  • Generous annual leave and maternity/paternity leave

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information about this job role please see full job description and person specification. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE in Maths and English grade 3-1 ( D-G) Functional Skills L1 or higher
Desirable criteria
  • GCSE in Maths and English grade 9-4 ( A – C) Functional Skills L2 or higher
  • Level 2 Diploma in clinical Healthcare support NVQ Level 2 in Care or demonstrate a commitment to work towards the diploma qualification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Can demonstrate an understanding, through personal statement and interview, of what is required within the role of a Health Care Assistant in the care setting
Desirable criteria
  • Previous hospital experience
  • Can describe the Trust Values and demonstrate how they put these in to practice within their caring role
  • Formal or informal care experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveDisability confident leaderDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - SilverMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss Pledge

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.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lucy Roberts
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
019526412224836

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies