Job overview
Career Change? Returning to Work? Join Our Healthcare Team! Are you seeking a fulfilling career that allows you to make a positive difference in people's lives? If so, consider joining our dedicated team of Healthcare Assistants!
As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting our patients' well-being and recovery. Working alongside our nursing team, you'll be the primary point of contact for many of our patients, providing essential care and compassion.
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career consider joining our Healthcare team. Your compassion and dedication will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.
We are recruiting for a number of vacancies, various shifts, full time and part time across our Medicine and Surgery Wards.
Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship for this position or offer bank positions.
Main duties of the job
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with patient care, including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Providing emotional support and companionship to patients
- Collaborating with the nursing team to ensure optimal patient care
We're seeking compassionate individuals who possess:
- A genuine passion for helping others
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A compassionate and empathetic nature
- A strong work ethic and reliability
Departments we are currently recruting for are:
- Laverstock Ward
- Redlynch Ward
- Imber Ward
- Tisbury Ward
- Downton
- Britford
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities
Person specification
Experience
Desirable
- 1 Year in a Health Care setting as a Health Care Support Worker.
Qualifications
Essential
- The Care Certificate. If you do not have this, you will be supported to achieve it within the for 12 weeks of employment.
Desirable
- Educated to C Grade or Equivalent (Numeracy or Literacy)
- NVQ in Health or Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent.
Communication Skills
Essential
- Being able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
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This advert is for Healthcare Assistant with Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust in Salisbury, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata if part time. The contract type is Permanent: Full time and Part time Hours will be considered. The application deadline is 02 Aug 2026.
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