Senior Healthcare Assistant - Ward 18

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.

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.

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year

per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time

Reference number

177-EMER-8263934

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Gorleston on sea

NR31 6LA

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

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 escalate 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

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Current or recent acute hospital HCA experience
• Demonstrate through previous experience the ability to escalate 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)

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)

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for a full and comprehensive overview for this position.

Education and qualifications

Essential

• Current or recent acute hospital HCA experience
• Demonstrate through previous experience the ability to escalate 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