Job overview
***Due to the nature of the position, we are unable to offer sponsorship. ***
Healthcare Assistant
- hours per week (Full & Part time positions)
Permanent
Salary: £25,272 per annum pro rata
Closing Date: Monday 22nd June 2026
Interview date: Friday 17th and Monday 20th July 2026
**This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.**
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A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
#JoinTeamEliot
Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant committed to providing excellent patient care?
Have you always wanted to work in healthcare but don't have the formal experience?
Do you want a new challenge, and have the passion to make a difference?
If so, we have the ideal opportunity for committed and compassionate individuals to join our supportive and friendly teams at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust.
If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to undertake an online maths and English assessment. You will need to meet the trust’s pass mark to be invited to interview.
If you are then successful you will be invited to interview.
Main duties of the job
In accordance with patients individual care plan, support patients to meet and maintain their hygiene needs, this may include actions such as:
- Undertake total hygiene needs for patient
- Assist patients to wash and dress
- Assist patients to shower
- Assist patients with / undertake mouth care, c/o teeth / dentures
- Assist with / undertake care of hair
- Assist with / undertake nail care
- Undertake eye care
- Assist patients with / undertake shaving
- Reporting and documentation of all patient care activities, to include improvement, deterioration and changes
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- We require enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistants to work within our busy medical and surgical ward areas and urgent and emergency care which offer a variety of specialisms and opportunities.
- We have part-time and full-time vacancies available however commitment is required to cover all shifts, days/nights/weekends on a rotation basis
- George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust is passionate about patient care. As part of our vision and values, we require all staff to behave in a way that demonstrates their commitment to providing the best possible care for our patients and through our recruitment and selection processes, we seek to test these skills and attributes in all candidates
- The successful candidate will be expected to complete the Care Certificate and a HCA Development programme at Level 2 / Level 3 depending upon experience as part of their role and must be committed to completion of these within the required time frame
- We also offer a full training programme which includes the following:
Two week HCSW onboarding programme which will include:
- Care Certificate to enhance knowledge base and clinical skills
- Local induction
- Competency pack following HCA programme to build evidence of knowledge, skills and competence
- Undertake a QCF/NVQ / Apprenticeship development programme
- Support in practice/buddy system
For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and person specification attached.
Person specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to understand the importance of confidentiality and to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Has the ability to deal with members of the public from many diverse groups
- Ability to remain calm under a range of circumstances
- Able to communicate clearly, verbally and written
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
- Has an understanding of basic health care requirements
- Good standard of written English
Desirable
- Acute hospital healthcare experience
Qualification and Professional Training
Essential
- GCSE Maths Grades A-D or equivalent
- GCSE English Grades A-D or equivalent
Desirable
- Level 2 QCF/NVQ Health & Social Care / Level 2 QCF/NVQ Clinical Healthcare Support
- Basic IT Skills
- Functional Skills Numeracy Level 2
- Functional Skills Literacy Level 2
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This advert is for Health Care Assistant with George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust in Nuneaton, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Jun 2026.
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