Senior Healthcare Assistant
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Gorleston, NR31 6LA
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
Band 3 Healthcare Assistant (HCA) We're currently looking for an experienced Healthcare assistant to join our busy Gastroenterology and General medici...
What were looking for
- Proven experience as an HCA, ideally within acute or emergency hospital setting
- A proactive, can do attitude - you notice what needs doing and get it done
- A genuine interest in ongoing learning and development
- A team player who is supportive, respectful and keeps things positive and professional
- Someone kind, reliable and focused on delivering excellent care
We offer a supportive team, opportunities for development, and the chance to make a real difference every day in an environment where your efforts are valued.
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Working within Gastroenterology at the James Paget Hospital is rewarding and deeply team-driven. Guided by our Trust values, we collaborate to provide the best care, hold ourselves accountable, and treat every patient and colleague with respect. We empower staff to speak up, improve, and grow, supported by our in-house education team. Learning and development are part of our culture.
We want people who are proactive, kind and committed to doing the right thing, even under pressure.
If you value hard work, shared purpose, and a supportive environment, JPUH is the place for you.
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Good general standard of education in Mathematics and English at GCSE level or equivalent to Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy
- Care certificate or equivalent
- Relevent course to role (eg: NVQ level 2)
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Current or recent acute hospital HCA experience
Desirable
- Experience of high pressure healthcare environment
- Experience of working as part of a team
Skills, Abilities and Competencies
Essential
- Cannulation and/or venepuncture skill
- ECG course
- Demonstrates kindness, compassion and empathy
- Demonstrates punctuality and good time keeping
- Demonstrates fortitude and hard work
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of patient advocacy
- demonstrates further training/self development
Behavioural Qualities.
Essential
- Demonstrate collaboration
- Demonstrates professionalism and integrity
- Able to communicate clearly and compassionately
- Is confident to speak up when things are not right
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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