Healthcare Assistant-Hestercombe North
Location
Taunton, TA1 5DA
Employment TypeFull-time
NHS GradeBand 2
Posted At7/8/2026
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Occupation TypeNursing auxiliaries and assistants
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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Description
We are looking to appoint health care support Assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team on Hestercombe North.The unit is a 21 bedded Gastroenterology 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.
Job description
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read 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
- Good level of good conversational English. GCSE grade C or above or equivalent qualification
Desirable
- Prepare to care.
- NVQ / BTEC or equivalent in health care.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in care work in community setting.
Desirable
- Previous recent experience of working within an acute.Cannulation and phlebotomyExperience of recording ECGsExperience of taking and monitoring blood glucose levels
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Understands the need for strict confidentialityAble to demonstrate an ability to develop rapport and show empathy and sensitivityAble to build good working relationships with colleaguesUnderstands limitations of the role and need to refer to others
Desirable
- Basic computer/keyboard skillsCannulation and phlebotomyExperience of recording ECGsExperience of taking and monitoring blood glucose levels
About the employer
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