Healthcare Assistant Jobs in East of England

Healthcare assistant and support worker posts provide direct patient care under the guidance of registered nurses and other clinicians. Duties typically include personal care, observations, mobility support, and ward routines. Most posts sit at Band 2 or Band 3, with Band 4 assistant practitioner roles available for experienced staff who complete additional training.

132 live vacancies in East of England · 27 NHS employers · updated hourly

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132

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£19k - £59k

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Working in Healthcare Assistant roles in East of England

East of England has active NHS vacancies across clinical, support, administrative, and operational teams. Job Clerk groups live roles in the area so candidates can compare employers, bands, and closing dates before applying. For healthcare assistant candidates, this means roles can appear across acute hospitals, community services, specialist teams, mental health providers, and integrated care settings depending on the local NHS workforce mix.

Job Clerk is currently tracking 132 live healthcare assistant vacancies in East of England from 27 NHS employers. New posts can include permanent, fixed-term, bank, part-time, and rotational opportunities, so it is worth checking both the broad Healthcare Assistant results and the band-specific pages below.

Recent salary data for these healthcare assistant roles ranges from about £19,255 to £58,785 per year, depending on band, specialist experience, and whether high-cost area supplements apply.

Common work areas

  • Recording and escalating vital signs observations (NEWS2, PEWS)
  • Phlebotomy, ECGs, or wound care (where trained and competent)
  • Supporting patients with nutrition, hydration, and mealtime assistance
  • Infection prevention: hand hygiene, PPE, equipment decontamination

Typical requirements

  • Care Certificate (completed within first 12 weeks of starting)
  • NVQ/QCF Level 2-3 in Health and Social Care (desirable)
  • Previous care, support, or patient-facing experience (desirable)
  • Manual handling certification (usually provided on induction)

Local employers

  • Elysium Healthcare
  • Aria Care
  • Barchester Healthcare
  • Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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