Healthcare Assistant Jobs in Norwich

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.

16 live vacancies in Norwich · 9 NHS employers · updated hourly

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16

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£26k - £31k

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Working in Healthcare Assistant roles in Norwich

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals runs a large acute site on the outskirts of the city, serving a wide rural catchment across Norfolk and north Suffolk. Norfolk Community Health and Care covers community services, and Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services. 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 16 live healthcare assistant vacancies in Norwich from 9 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 £25,760 to £31,157 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

  • Barchester Healthcare
  • Norfolk Community Health and Care NHS Trust
  • Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Bands hiring in Norwich

Current healthcare assistant pages for Norwich include Band 3. Use these band pages when you want salary expectations, seniority, and job descriptions narrowed to a specific level.

Local practical context

Norwich has rail to London Liverpool Street (1h50) and Cambridge (1h20). The city is smaller than other NHS hubs so commutes are generally short, but car access can matter for community roles covering rural Norfolk.

Housing is more affordable than most of the South East. The semi-rural setting suits staff looking for lower living costs while still working in a teaching hospital environment.

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