HCA

Trust Name: Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire

Hospital: Bath, Swindon, Wiltshire

Job role: Health Care Assistant

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• First sight of agency shifts across multiple trusts
• Excellent support from your own dedicated consultant
• 24/7/365 service - we're available when you need us

Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire are looking for a diligent, knowledgeable agency HCP with recent NHS experience to come and join their team of health care professionals and specialists.

Working alongside a friendly, welcoming team of dedicated professionals, you will be utilising these resources to provide emergency treatment and ongoing medical care of the highest calibre to patients.

As a healthcare specialist, you will have access to a wide range of development and support packages to ensure you progress your skills and site specialities at every opportunity.

General key skills
In addition to your qualifications, as a Band 3 HealthCare Assistant, you will have:

• Quick thinking abilities
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Excellent attention to detail
• A methodical approach to tasks
• Excellent timekeeping
• The ability to work well and under pressure
• Empathy and understanding
• A flexible attitude
• A desire to learn and improve
• Active listening skills
• The ability to use a computer competently

Main Duties/Responsibilities
As a Band 3 HCA with BSW you will:

• Personal Care: Assisting patients with washing, showering, dressing, and using the toilet.
• Clinical Support: Monitoring and recording vital signs (pulse, respiration, temperature, blood pressure).
• Patient Comfort:

Making beds, keeping rooms tidy, and assisting with mobility.

• Nutrition: Serving meals and feeding patients who need assistance.
• Clinical Tasks: Taking blood samples, processing samples, and sterilizing equipment.
• GP Practice Specifics: Assisting with minor operations, administering vaccinations (e.g., flu), and performing health checks.

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

• Hours: Generally 37.5 hours per week, often involving shift work (nights, weekends, early mornings).
• Qualifications: No formal qualifications are strictly required for entry-level roles, though English and Maths at GCSE C/4 or equivalent are often preferred.
• Training: On-the-job training is provided, with opportunities to complete NVQs, QCFs, or Apprenticeships

If you are ready to take a leap forward in your career, apply today to enjoy flexible hours, next day payroll and excellent support from your own dedicated consultant.

If you are ready to demonstrate your skills and passion for patient care in this Band 3 HCA role, we can't wait to hear from you. Apply today.