James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Healthcare Assistant – Ward 18
The closing date is 21 October 2026
We’re currently looking for an experienced Healthcare assistant to join our busy Respiratory and General medicine ward.
You’ll be part of a supportive, values – led team committed to delivering safe, high quality care. We welcome individuals who are hard working, kind and eager to learn.
Our dedicated education team offers ongoing training and development to help you grow. If you thrive under pressure, take pride in your work, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications are welcome from individuals who may not meet all of the desired experience criteria. In such cases, candidates may be appointed to a band 2 position, with the opportunity for progression upon successful completion of additional skills training,
Job summary
Band 3 Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
We’re currently looking for an experienced Healthcare assistant to join our busy Respiratory and General medicine ward.
You’ll be part of a supportive, values – led team committed to delivering safe, high quality care. We welcome individuals who are hard working, kind and eager to learn.
Our dedicated education team offers ongoing training and development to help you grow. If you thrive under pressure, take pride in your work, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications are welcome from individuals who may not meet all of the desired experience criteria. In such cases, candidates may be appointed to a band 2 position, with the opportunity for progression upon successful completion of additional skills training,
Visa and Immigration
- Visa sponsorship is unlikely to be offered for this role.
- Applicants who require sponsorship are encouraged to consider this information carefully before submitting an application.
In most circumstances, this vacancy is expected to be filled by a candidate who does not require visa sponsorship. Applicants requiring sponsorship are welcome to apply if they meet the Home Office eligibility criteria; however, they should be aware that the likelihood of sponsorship being offered for this role is low and will only be considered where recruitment needs cannot be met from the existing non-sponsored applicant pool.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
Working within Respiratory Ward 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Current or recent acute hospital HCA experience
- Demonstrate through previous experience the ability to elevate concerns
- Ability to work with multi- agency team
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Maximum score
Desirable
- Experience of high pressure healthcare environment
Experience and knowledge
Essential
- Cannulation and/or venepuncture skill
- ECG course
- Demonstrates kindness, compassion and empathy
- Demonstrates punctuality and good time keeping
- Demonstrates fortitude and hard work
- ability to support patient and families
- computer keyboard skills
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of patient advocacy
- demonstrates further training/self development
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate collaboration
- Demonstrates professionalism and integrity
- Able to communicate clearly and compassionately
- Is confident to speak up when things are not right
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
James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
James Paget University Hospital
Gorleston on sea
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer’s website
https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
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