Job summary Please note that this job does not meet the skill level requirements for work visa sponsorship and as such we will be unable to progress your application if you do not have the right to work in the UK. We are looking for experienced Healthcare Assistants with evidence of with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will be working within a busy ward environment with the opportunity to further develop your skills and enhance your knowledge. Main duties of the job To provide holistic and person-centred care and support community patients in an acute setting. A Healthcare Assistant is a core member of the team delivering personal care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate care. To carry out a range of non-clinical healthcare tasks, under the direct supervision of the registered healthcare practitioner. Provide compassionate care, to agreed quality standards and in accordance with Trust values. About us Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust provides community-based health services for adults and children in Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and some services in surrounding areas too. These range from district nursing, health visiting and running four community hospitals through to providing very specialist community care through talented and dedicated staff. Patients, carers and the public play a vital role in helping us to develop and improve our services and we are constantly looking for ways to work with local communities, patients and the public to innovate and improve. Have a look at the Have Your Say section of our website to find out how you can feed back your experiences and help us to continually improve. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust is an exciting place to work. It offers a wide range of employment opportunities for many people. Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust positively encourages applications from all areas of the community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs. We are committed to ensuring people who work for the community trust have a good working life - and a good work life/home life balance. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number 825-6986532-OPS Job locations Ludlow Community Hospital Gravel Hill Ludlow SY8 1QX Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further information on the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education. NVQ Level 2 in Health Care or willingness to work towards gaining this qualification. Experience Essential Awareness of the role of the HCA role. Common sense approach when faced with potentially difficult situations. Knowledge Essential Awareness of the role of Health Care Assistants. Experience and knowledge of basic administration systems including Microsoft Office. Other Essential Meet the travel requirements for this role Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education. NVQ Level 2 in Health Care or willingness to work towards gaining this qualification. Experience Essential Awareness of the role of the HCA role. Common sense approach when faced with potentially difficult situations. Knowledge Essential Awareness of the role of Health Care Assistants. Experience and knowledge of basic administration systems including Microsoft Office. Other Essential Meet the travel requirements for this role 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 Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust Address Ludlow Community Hospital Gravel Hill Ludlow SY8 1QX Employer's website https://www.shropscommunityhealth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)