The closing date is 7th Jul 2026
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Anticipated Interview date(s) week commencing 29th June 2026
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Healthcare Assistant to join the team in Queensway Day Unit. We are looking for someone who is motivated and has a passion for caring to join our small but dedicated team.
The unit is a Day Treatment unit, providing a wide range of intravenous infusions, blood transfusions and treatments for adult patients in a calm, supportive and comfortable environment. We also the support the provision of various outpatient clinics.
We are currently open Monday to Friday and hours are worked between 0800 and 1930 \
As a Senior Health Care Assistant you will work as part of a small team under the direct supervision of registered nurses to ensure the effective and safe provision of care to our patients during their stay. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, be reliable and proactive and show a willingness to learn and take on new challenges as the service continues to develop.
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Main duties, tasks & skills required
Experience of working in an acute care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.
Full details of duties can be found in the job description.
There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns.
Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.
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About us
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:
Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.
Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
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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.
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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential
A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be a Vocational NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience
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Experience
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Essential
Previous experience in an acute healthcare environment
Proven competency and skills in cannulation and phlebotomy
Experience of recording ECGs
Experience of taking and monitoring blood glucose levels
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Desirable
Competency or working towards achieving a competency in male and female catheterisation.
Competency or working towards achieving a competency in basic wound care
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Additional Criteria
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Essential
Able to prioritise and organise work and support junior staff
Able to work under instruction and under own initiative within the boundaries of the role and as part of a team
Able to work under pressure
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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.
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For help with your application, contact:
Alison Rowden
[email protected]
07990567657
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Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
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Band
Band 3
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Salary
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£25760.00 to £27476.00 Yearly
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Contract
Permanent
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Working pattern
Part-Time, Full-Time
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Reference number
184-OL-OR-5088
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Job locations
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
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