Healthcare Assistant (B3)

Job summary

Main duties of the job

As a healthcare assistant on the ward you will be required to assist the qualified staff in providing direct patient care. You must be able to work effectively as part of a team as well as being able to use your initiative when required. This role is shift working, both days and nights including weekends and bank holidays.

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You will possess good organisational skills and be able to contribute to the development of flexible working arrangements within the team.

We are an elderly rehabilitation ward, promoting independence is paramount in order to get the optimum outcome for the patient.

Job responsibilities

If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager.

You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.

We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.

Full Job Descriptions can be found in the adverts supporting documents.

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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.

From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have been employed for a minimum of two years of as a HCA within the NHS for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months).