# SEHSCT Health Care Assistant Band 2 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sehsct-health-care-assistant-band-2/16bd4f02-25b7-4ee0-99e4-c2aa0ce7908a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sehsct-health-care-assistant-band-2/16bd4f02-25b7-4ee0-99e4-c2aa0ce7908a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust - **Location:** Ulster Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Healthcare assistant - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £24,465 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Closing date:** 2026-09-10T16:30:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-27T12:30:13.742Z - **Source information URL:** https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/48904/sehsct-health-care-assistant-band-2 - **Application URL:** https://jobs-app.hscni.net/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2OTNGMzJDMUZFMUE4QzFFMTI0Q0IxOEE3QTgmY2FuZF90eXBlPWU%3d - **Employer website:** https://setrust.hscni.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Branch: Belfast Area (SEHSCT) - Location: UH, Main Building - Salary: Band 2 (£24,465) - Contract Type: Permanent - Opening Date: 27/08/26 - Closes: Thu, 10 September 2026 @ 5:30 PM - Interview Dates: TBC ### Notes If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026”. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website. ### JOB DESCRIPTION ### JOB TITLE Health Care Assistant ### BAND ### DIRECTORATE ### INITIAL LOCATION 2 Surgery & Elective, Maternity & Paediatrics UH, Main Building ### REPORTS TO Registered Nurse ### ACCOUNTABLE TO ### FLEXIBLE WORKING PROVISIONS AVAILABLE Ward Sister/Charge Nurse/Team Leader Full time or Part-time, minimum of 18.75 hours per week ### JOB SUMMARY The post holder is required to assist in the provision of safe, effective person-centred, compassionate care. The post holder will assist patients/service users with fundamental nursing care in all aspects of the activities of daily living, as delegated by registered staff, for example, washing, toileting, eating and drinking. The post holder must ensure that all information regarding patients is kept in strict confidence. The post holder must adhere to the Standards for Nursing Assistants (DOH 2018 2) ### KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Provision of Care ### The post holder will Maintain the confidentiality of all information, regarding patients/service users at all times. Respect the dignity, wishes and beliefs of all patients/service users. Obtain consent from patient/client for all care and treatment provision. Assist patient’s/service users with fundamental nursing care in all aspects of the activities of daily living, as delegated by registered staff, for example, washing, toileting, eating and drinking. Report and accurately record all activities undertaken, in line with organisational policy. Encourage patient’s/service users to actively participate in their own care when this is appropriate. Communication Deal courteously with patients/service users, and others with whom they come into contact in the course of their duties. Communicate effectively with patients/service users and others taking into account physical and mental state. Report and record any changes in patients/service users condition or behaviour to relevant registered nursing staff, in line with organisational policy. Ensure that all information/messages, issues and concerns are passed onto relevant registered nursing staff in an appropriate and timely manner. Where required make accurate and complete written records, for example fluid balance charts. Maintain the confidentiality of all information, regarding patients/service users and staff, at all times. Personal & People Development Participate fully in the Trust’s Personal Performance and Development Review and comply with the Trust’s appraisal system. Complete Induction Programme and participate in training and other learning and development activities as required. Keep up to date records of own development review process. Will develop personal knowledge and skills to level 2 – 4 of the SBNI ‘Child Safeguarding Learning and Development Strategy and Framework’ (2020 – 2023). Generic responsibilities both within an operational and strategic context. Service Improvement Participate fully in all work place audits. Will report all concerns and complaints to appropriate registered nursing staff in a timely manner. Health, Safety and Security. All employees must fully comply with the Trust’s various Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and Practices including relevant legislation and Codes of Practice. Undertake duties that are required to ensure adequate standards of environmental hygiene and prevent cross infection. Report any accidents and incidents to relevant registered nursing staff and assist in the investigation of same. Comply with health and safety policies and statutory regulations. Contribute to effective and economic use of resources and the safe use of all equipment. Work within own role in emergencies and summon help. Identify and report any health, safety and security issues to the appropriate person. Comply with HSC Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols Quality Work within the limits of own competence and responsibility and will refer issues beyond these limits to registered nursing staff. Act responsibility as a team member and seeks help if necessary. Contribute to the delivery of respectful, safe, effective person – centred and compassionate care in order to provide a quality service. ### RAISING CONCERNS – RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. The post holder will ensure that they take all concerns raised with them seriously and act in accordance with the Trust’s ‘Your Right to Raise a Concern (Whistleblowing)’ policy and their professional code of conduct, where applicable. ### GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ### The post holder will be required to Ensure the Organisation’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility. Co-operate fully with the implementation of The Organisation's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff. ### Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example Smoke Free policy IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work. Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control. Take responsibility to minimise the Trust’s environmental impact wherever possible. This will include recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel. All employees of the Organisation are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the South Eastern H&SC Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the South Eastern H&SC Trust policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt. Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post. Represent The Organisation’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner. This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within The Organisation's area, as needs of the service demand. eHealth The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has invested in eHealth to deliver better, faster, safer care to our community and is committed to supporting staff to utilise associated information systems that directly and indirectly inform care. Trust staff are therefore required to commit sufficient time to ensure that they acquire and/or retain the core technology skills required to support their role. Personal and Public Involvement (PPI) Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal and Public Involvement (PPI). Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information. http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf August 2026 ### PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE Health Care Assistant DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE Surgery & Elective, Maternity & Paediatrics SALARY Band 2 HOURS 37.5 (Will accept a minimum of 18.75 part-time hours) Ref No: 55871022 ### Notes to applicants You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note The Organisation reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn. ### ESSENTIAL CRITERIA SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below. Factor Criteria Method of Assessment Qualification / Experience Hold NVQ/VRQ/QCF/RQF level 2 Certificate in Health/Health & Social Care (or equivalent qualification) Or Hold 4 GCSE’s at grade A-C including English and Maths (or equivalent qualification) Have caring experience* **Staff must complete RQF Level 2 Certificate (health specific) within 12 months of taking up post Shortlisting by Application Form Other (For community based posts only) Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criterion will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by The Organisation which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post. SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage: Skills / Abilities Effective communication skills Ability to work as part of a team Effective organisational skills Interview Knowledge Awareness of role Awareness of patient / service user experience needs in a caring environment Awareness of health & safety issues Special Requirements Must undertake the regional induction programme in the first week following the allocated start date and complete within 6 months of taking up post. Must undertake relevant training to meet service needs. Ability to work flexibly including evenings, nights, weekends, bank holidays and on call as required. * Care experience is defined as: paid/voluntary work within a hospital/residential/ nursing home or community setting. This must be evidenced on the application form and will be tested at interview. ** It is required that the RQF Level 2 Certificate (health specific) must be completed within 12 months of taking up post. It may be the case in some exceptional circumstances that this requirement is not met. All such cases must be signed off by the professional head of service/ senior nurse for the division and reported and explained to the Trust Director of Nursing. To access a copy of the Access NI Code of Practice, please Click here The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has guidance on the Recruitment of People with Criminal Convictions. To access a copy of this guidance, please Click here Protecting and using your information To access a copy of the Trust’s Data Protection Policy Statement, Click here As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for The Organisation to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed. ### THE ORGANISATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER ### Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has experience relevant & equivalent to the post. Request for recognition of previous service with non-direct NHS/HSC organisations towards starting salary and incremental credit must be made via the Retained Recruitment team within 3 months from commencement of employment. Requests made after 3 months will not be considered. If the successful candidate is an existing HSC employee moving to a higher band, AfC Pay on Promotion will apply. are able to request Flexible Working from the 1st day of their employment. A number of flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations including Full-time working, Fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated hours, Average hours working patterns, Term-time working, Job-share or Homeworking for some or all of the working pattern, depending on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment, to help them achieve a positive Work/Life Balance All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.