
Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous experience in a health setting
- Qualifications
Care certificate achieved
- Qualifications
Evidence of completed competencies as part of a professional portfolio
- Qualifications
NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience within an community hospital setting
- Qualifications
Evidence of functional skills or willingness to undertake.
- Qualifications
Willingness to undertake further study
Job overview
We are a 20 bedded community hospital delivering high quality care in a rehabilitative setting. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed, experienced, enthusiastic and highly motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our team.
If you like a challenge, are able to work at a very fast pace, enjoy working with a multi-disciplinary team and can give our patients the dignified care they deserve then this could be the job for you.
If you are enthusiastic, motivated and reliable, then come and join our team in delivering high quality care. Experience in the health care setting would be preferable, however all candidates will be considered. Training and support will be offered to all candidates.
Candidates will be required to work a variety of shifts including long days, nights & weekends so all applicants must be flexible to work these shifts.
Please note the successful applicant will be offered either at a Band 2 or Band 3 level depending on your previous experience and qualifications.
Band 2 - you are required to have had minimum 12 months care experience but no qualifications required. You will be required to complete the Accelerated Care Certificate to progress to a Band 3.
Band 3 - you are required to of had a minimum 12 months NHS experience and completed the NHS Care Certificate.
Main duties of the job
- To meet the direct and indirect care needs of patients under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- To meet the needs of the Trust with regards to Induction, mandatory and statutory training.
- To ensure high standards of patient care at all times, in line with Trust policies and guidelines.
- To work as an effective member of the nursing and wider multi-professional healthcare team.
- To work within the boundaries of the role of the HCA and refer to the Registered Nurse as appropriate.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
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.
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This advert is for Healthcare Support Worker - Aldeburgh Community Hospital with East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Colchester, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Oct 2026.
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