Healthcare Assistant in Daventry inDaventry PUBLISHED TUE 11 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum / Pro rata
PERMANENT
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Northampton General Hospital rICk1Svv
Job description
Job summary
The Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker will be an integral member of the ward/department team working through close supervision of a registered practitioner.The Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker is responsible for providing personal and clinical care, undertaking clinical observations and other interventions as delegated by the registered practitioner and in accordance with existing competencies.The Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker will ensure that their practice is guided by standard operating procedures and established policies and guidelines. They will demonstrate self-directed development, recognising own limitations, and work within the scope of their role at all times.The Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker will contribute to supporting and developing other colleagues.The Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker will act in a manner that upholds privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality for patients and colleagues.This post is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route (formerly Tier 2) or Health and Care Worker visa. Therefore, only candidates who can demonstrate their right to work in the UK without sponsorship will be considered
Main duties of the job
Welcome and orientate patients, carers, relatives and other visitors to the ward/department demonstrating care and compassion at all times.Report any observed changes or concerns in the patient's physical or psychological needs to the registered practitioner.Provide support to the registered practitioner, and where appropriate, other members of the ward/department clinical team as required.Initiate and participate with emergencies i.e., cardiac arrest, patient falls and patients with a rapidly deteriorating condition.Undertake transfer/escort of patients from one area to another within their scope of practice and after appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner.If required, log patients personal property/valuables on admission.
About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applicationsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.Our Excellence ValuesCompassionAccountabilityRespectIntegrityCourageWe want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum / Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
265-7459779-A-MED
Job location
sDanetre Out PatientsLondon RoadDaventryNN11 4ED
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform area specific clinical duties to enhance the delivery of patient care, which may include:Maintaining personal hygiene, grooming and dressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural and personal preference, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times.Assisting patients in gaining access to appropriate toilet facilities and measuring and recording body waste accurately.Assisting or undertaking mouth care including brushing of teeth/care of denturesAssisting patients with their mobility needs, help to move and position appropriately to maximise comfort, using equipment when trained to use and as directed by a registered practitioner.Assisting in the care of patients with pressure ulcers and prevention of hospital acquired pressure ulcers recording the findings and escalating concerns to a registered practitioner.Supporting the registered practitioner in the completion of care plans and undertaking risk assessments (e.g. falls) as required.Assisting in providing optimal conditions for a patients rest and sleep.Chaperoning the patient as requested in accordance with policy ensuring appropriate support to the patient.Performing and recording electronically a patients vital signs as directed, reporting findings to the registered practitioner on duty i.e. Temperature, Blood Pressure, Respiration, Oxygen Saturation, and Pulse.Collect and record samples including urine and stools, reporting results to registered practitioner on duty.Perform swabbing, if appropriately trained to do so, as directed by a registered practitioner.Undertake extended skills, as directed, if appropriate education and training has been received and competency demonstrated.Assist in the Last Offices for deceased patients, ensuring that all religious and cultural wishes are adhered with.
Job description
Person Specification
Educations, Training and
Qualifications
EssentialEducated to Vocational Qualification/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social CareHolds National Care Certificate or equivalent level of education, training or
Experience
(e.g. able to demonstrate the skill and competency to undertake the clinical duties as described in the
Job description
)Holds Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English or education equivalentDesirableSpeciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing developmentKnowledge and
Experience
Essential
Experience
working in as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker in an healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contactKnowledge of Infection Prevention and Control and Safeguarding processes
Experience
of working in a healthcare team and patient settings
Experience
of dealing with patient/relative verbal complaintsSkillsEssentialGood communication and listening skills (written and verbal)Able to work on own initiative, following direction/close supervision by a Registered PractitionerAble to relate well with patients, relatives, visitors, colleagues, the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust colleaguesTaking and recording Vital Signs and other clinical skills with evidence of appropriate training within scope of job roleAble to carry out routine and non-routine duties/tasks
Experience
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer
Details
The Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker will be an integral member of the ward/department team working through close supervision of a registered practitioner.The Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker is responsible for providing personal and clinical care, undertaking clinical observations and other interventions as delegated by the registered practitioner and in accordance with existing competencies.The Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker will ensure that their practice is guided by standard operating procedures and established policies and guidelines. They will demonstrate self-directed development, recognising own limitations, and work within the scope of their role at all times.The Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker will contribute to supporting and developing other colleagues.The Senior Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker will act in a manner that upholds privacy, dignity, respect and confidentiality for patients and colleagues.This post is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route (formerly Tier 2) or Health and Care Worker visa. Therefore, only candidates who can demonstrate their right to work in the UK without sponsorship will be considered
Main duties of the job
Welcome and orientate patients, carers, relatives and other visitors to the ward/department demonstrating care and compassion at all times.Report any observed changes or concerns in the patient's physical or psychological needs to the registered practitioner.Provide support to the registered practitioner, and where appropriate, other members of the ward/department clinical team as required.Initiate and participate with emergencies i.e., cardiac arrest, patient falls and patients with a rapidly deteriorating condition.Undertake transfer/escort of patients from one area to another within their scope of practice and after appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner.If required, log patients personal property/valuables on admission.
About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applicationsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.Our Excellence ValuesCompassionAccountabilityRespectIntegrityCourageWe want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum / Pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
265-7459779-A-MED
Job location
sDanetre Out PatientsLondon RoadDaventryNN11 4ED
Job description
Job responsibilities
Perform area specific clinical duties to enhance the delivery of patient care, which may include:Maintaining personal hygiene, grooming and dressing needs with specific concern for their religious, cultural and personal preference, ensuring privacy and dignity at all times.Assisting patients in gaining access to appropriate toilet facilities and measuring and recording body waste accurately.Assisting or undertaking mouth care including brushing of teeth/care of denturesAssisting patients with their mobility needs, help to move and position appropriately to maximise comfort, using equipment when trained to use and as directed by a registered practitioner.Assisting in the care of patients with pressure ulcers and prevention of hospital acquired pressure ulcers recording the findings and escalating concerns to a registered practitioner.Supporting the registered practitioner in the completion of care plans and undertaking risk assessments (e.g. falls) as required.Assisting in providing optimal conditions for a patients rest and sleep.Chaperoning the patient as requested in accordance with policy ensuring appropriate support to the patient.Performing and recording electronically a patients vital signs as directed, reporting findings to the registered practitioner on duty i.e. Temperature, Blood Pressure, Respiration, Oxygen Saturation, and Pulse.Collect and record samples including urine and stools, reporting results to registered practitioner on duty.Perform swabbing, if appropriately trained to do so, as directed by a registered practitioner.Undertake extended skills, as directed, if appropriate education and training has been received and competency demonstrated.Assist in the Last Offices for deceased patients, ensuring that all religious and cultural wishes are adhered with.
Job description
Person Specification
Educations, Training and
Qualifications
EssentialEducated to Vocational Qualification/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social CareHolds National Care Certificate or equivalent level of education, training or
Experience
(e.g. able to demonstrate the skill and competency to undertake the clinical duties as described in the
Job description
)Holds Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English or education equivalentDesirableSpeciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing developmentKnowledge and
Experience
Essential
Experience
working in as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker in an healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contactKnowledge of Infection Prevention and Control and Safeguarding processes
Experience
of working in a healthcare team and patient settings
Experience
of dealing with patient/relative verbal complaintsSkillsEssentialGood communication and listening skills (written and verbal)Able to work on own initiative, following direction/close supervision by a Registered PractitionerAble to relate well with patients, relatives, visitors, colleagues, the multi-disciplinary team and wider Trust colleaguesTaking and recording Vital Signs and other clinical skills with evidence of appropriate training within scope of job roleAble to carry out routine and non-routine duties/tasks
Experience
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer
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Useful skills for a Healthcare Assistant:
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To work as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you need a combination of practical skills, personal qualities, and a basic understanding of healthcare principles. While specific requirements might vary depending on the employer or the care setting, here are the key skills and attributes typically required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Good listening skills to understand patients' needs and concerns.
2. Empathy and Compassion:
- Understanding and sensitivity to the feelings of patients.
- Ability to provide emotional support and reassurance.
3. Basic Clinical Skills:
- Understanding of basic health and hygiene standards.
- Ability to assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.).
- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) can also be necessary.
4. Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
- Being a supportive team player.
5. Time Management:
- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Managing time effectively to ensure all patients receive appropriate care.
6. Attention to Detail:
- Being meticulous in following care plans and documenting changes in patients’ conditions.
- Paying close attention to patient safety.
7. Problem Solving Skills:
- Ability to respond to a variety of situations and challenges quickly and effectively.
- Competence in recognizing changes in a patient's condition and taking appropriate action.
8. Physical Stamina:
- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving patients.
- Maintaining energy and stamina for long shifts.
Personal Qualities:
- Patience: Working in healthcare can be challenging; patience is crucial when dealing with patients who may be distressed or unwell.
- Reliability: Being dependable and trustworthy is essential for providing good patient care.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying work environments and situations.
- Respectfulness: Maintaining dignity for patients and treating them respectfully.
Training and Qualifications:
While formal qualifications may not always be required, having a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, can be beneficial. Some employers provide on-the-job training, and courses in first aid, safeguarding, or infection control may also be useful.
Experience:
Any previous experience in healthcare, customer service, or caring environments can greatly enhance your application. Volunteering in hospitals, care homes, or community services can provide valuable experience and skills.
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