# Health Care Assistant

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** Kendal
- **Region:** North West
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Grade:** Band 3
- **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 Pro Rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-23T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-09T14:51:28.436Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cumbria/Millom/University_Hospitals_Morecambe_Bay_NHS_Foundation_Trust/community/community-v8145233
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8145233?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Previous applicants need not apply.

A opportunity has arisen here at Millom Community hospital for health care assistants to join our team.

1x Full time post at 37.5 hours per week available.

The Band 3 positions are primarily to cover the ward however some district support may be required from time to time.

All applicants should ideally possess some experience in a health care setting which can include  nursing home experience.

The trust works on an internal rotation basis which involves working various shift times.

Shift times are Early- 07:00-15:00 hrs, Lates 12:00-20:00 also 15:00-20:00 and nights 19:30-07:30 7 days per week also including weekends.

District nursing shift times are 08:30 to 16:30 7 days per week also 7 days per week.

support and training can be provided to build on existing individual skills.

### Main duties of the job

The main duties of the health care assistant is to take direction from the nurse in charge.

To provide a high standard of care to our in- patients and patients in our community.

To work along side team members supporting each other and showing a flexible approach to good working relationships.

To support in dealing with any emergency situation.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To taking instruction and guidance from the nurse in charge.

To deliver a high standard of personal care to our patients.

To keep up to date with training and learning.

To work efficiently s a team member

To be respectful of patients, MDT members and work colleagues.

## Person Specification

### Interview and application form

**Essential**

- Basic nursing care skills experience
- Knowledge of millom hospital as a service.
- Care certificate

**Desirable**

- Experience in health care setting
- Experience with End of life patient care
- Willingness to complete Care certificate

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