Job summary We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and caring Healthcare Assistant, who is reliable and flexible to join our Outpatient Team, covering South Petherton, Crewkerne and Wincanton Hospitals.If you have good interpersonal and organisational skills, enjoy a challenge and have a passion to deliver a high standard of patient care, we welcome your application. Main duties of the job Experience of working in an Outpatient setting would be advantageous, however clinical 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 and an expectation to cover across the 3 Hospital sites as rostered.Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications. About us As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone Date posted 01 November 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share Reference number 184-OL-BL-1059 Job locations South Petherton Hospital Bernard Way South Petherton Somerset TA13 5EF Job description Job responsibilities For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Job description Job responsibilities For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 or equivalent within a health related discipline. Venepuncture Desirable Previous Outpatient experience preferred. Experience Essential Excellent communication skills.Evidence of recent study or learning and updating on appropriate subjects.Evidence of a good standard of literacy / English language skills Desirable Previous Outpatient experience preferred. Additional Criteria Essential Hold a UK driving licence and have use of a car Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 or equivalent within a health related discipline. Venepuncture Desirable Previous Outpatient experience preferred. Experience Essential Excellent communication skills.Evidence of recent study or learning and updating on appropriate subjects.Evidence of a good standard of literacy / English language skills Desirable Previous Outpatient experience preferred. Additional Criteria Essential Hold a UK driving licence and have use of a car 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 South Petherton Hospital Bernard Way South Petherton Somerset TA13 5EF Employer's website https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)