Healthcare Assistant (Band 2)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our forward thinking 14 bedded Oncology Inpatient Ward. We have some excellent opportunities for you to expand your nursing skills and be part of our proactive and friendly nursing team.

You will be committed to going the extra mile to enhance patient care and comfortable being part of our innovative, open and hardworking culture. In return we can offer you access to job related training which supports your personal development.

We are interested in hearing from people who feel they can make a difference with their expertise, compassion and positive outlook and would like to contribute to Somerset Foundation Trust’s vision of providing excellent nursing care.

Successful applicants will work alongside the registered nurse and assist with all aspects of patient care, from admission through to discharge, using a computerised record keeping system. You will provide general nursing care to all of your patients, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect.

We are looking for applicants with excellent communication skills and are flexible, motivated, hard-working, able to prioritise their workload and demonstrate evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development.

In this fast-paced role, you will be required to assist our clinical team in providing exemplary care within the department, as a HCA, duties will include routine tasks related to the delivery of care to ensure our patients health and well-being.

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust endeavours to provide development opportunities for those looking to develop a career in the NHS, in both clinical and non-clinical roles.

Through our training programmes, individuals can earn a salary, develop their skills, and achieve a nationally recognised qualification, all whilst contributing towards delivering excellent patient care.

We have six active and impactful colleague networks. These networks provide a safe space for colleagues to share their experiences and learn from one another, but also influence change across our trust:

• Multicultural Network
• Women’s Network
• Armed Forces’ Network
• LGBTQ+ Network
• Lived Experience Network, for colleagues living with disabilities
• Autistic Colleague Network

As an organisation the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS Discounts.

Somerset is a rural community served by several Community Hospital sites in addition to Musgrove Park Hospital which is only a short walk from the centre of Taunton. Local to two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, less than one hour from celebrated secluded beaches of Devon and Dorset. With award-winning schools & rolling countryside it's no surprise that Somerset is the choice for those in search of the perfect work-life balance.

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.