Healthcare Assistant
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust · Healthcare Assistant · viaNHS Jobs
£25760.00 to £27476.00
- Closing date
- 4 Nov 2026
- Posted
- 5d ago
- Specialism
- Healthcare Assistant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5678752
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Job summary
We are recruiting Healthcare Assistants for our Elderly Care Wards.
We are looking for individuals who are capable of providing compassionate care to patients in a busy, challenging and rewarding environment.
The role of a Care Support Worker at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust - YouTube
Interviews are likely to be held Monday 10th November - in person only
Main duties of the job
Our Healthcare Assistants carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse. You will work as an integrated member of the ward team, assisting with nursing procedures according to agreed policies.
You will maintain the patient's dignity and self-respect at all times and achieving a high standard of care.
Our Healthcare Assistants have an allocated base-ward but they are expected to work in different areas within the hospital as required
You will beaccountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered and will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patient's journey.
Our Healthcare Assistants are expected to work a combination of days, nights and weekends including Bank Holidays and Christmas Day.
- Early - 07:15 to 15:15
- Late - 12:15 to 20:15hrs
- Night - 19:45hrs to 07:45hrs
- Long Day - 07:15hrs to 20:15h
About us
At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
- An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
- Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference and Team of the Month Awards plus the Christmas Oscars.
- Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
- Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
421-LTUCC-4049S
Job locations
Harrogate District Hospital
Lancaster Park Road
Harrogate
HG2 7SX
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We provide you will all the training you need to provide outstanding care to patients.
In your role you will be helping patients with:
- their personal hygiene needs including bathing in the bed and in the bathroom,
- choosing meals from the menu and providing support with feeding,
- encouragement to drink regularly and recording fluid intake,
- dressing and undressing,
- toileting and escorting them to and from the toilet,
- making their beds clean and comfortable.
The role of a Healthcare Assistant is essential on our wards and you will have the privilege to provide compassionate care and reassurance to our patients.
Job responsibilities
We provide you will all the training you need to provide outstanding care to patients.
In your role you will be helping patients with:
- their personal hygiene needs including bathing in the bed and in the bathroom,
- choosing meals from the menu and providing support with feeding,
- encouragement to drink regularly and recording fluid intake,
- dressing and undressing,
- toileting and escorting them to and from the toilet,
- making their beds clean and comfortable.
The role of a Healthcare Assistant is essential on our wards and you will have the privilege to provide compassionate care and reassurance to our patients.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 4 Nov 2026.
Apply now