Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Support Worker-9B

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs


Inner London, Greater London
Permanent
Radiographer
GBP 25,272 per year

Posted 1 day(s) ago

Reference: 184-OL-OR-5999


Job summary

We are looking to appoint health care support Assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team on 9B.The unit is an Endocrine, Diabetic and General Medical Ward.As a Health Care Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve the shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.

Main duties of the job

Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.Full details of duties can be found in the job description.There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns with a commitment to participate in the on call service after appropriate training.Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
  • NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
  • Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
  • A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details
Date posted

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £25,272 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-OR-5999

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description
Job responsibilities

For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Numeracy and literacy level 1
Desirable
  • NVQ 2 in Healthcare or prepared to undertake level 2 NVQ in Health care and complete within 1 year (to achieve KSF Foundation Gateway)
  • Basic Life Support.
Experience
Desirable
  • Experience working in the hospital or care setting.
Additional Criteria
Desirable
  • Demonstrates core values.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • Numeracy and literacy level 1
Desirable
  • NVQ 2 in Healthcare or prepared to undertake level 2 NVQ in Health care and complete within 1 year (to achieve KSF Foundation Gateway)
  • Basic Life Support.
Experience
Desirable
  • Experience working in the hospital or care setting.
Additional Criteria
Desirable
  • Demonstrates core values.
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.

Employer details
Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)