Healthcare Assistant West Mendip Hospital
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Position Overview & Specifications
We currently have permanent vacancies for Health Care Assistants - full/ part time.
West Mendip Hospital has 30 inpatient re-enablement beds and we provide care and support for patients in and around our community. We work closely with other health and social care professionals to make a difference to individuals lives in times that can be very emotive and difficult for patients and family members. Patients are admitted to the ward for a period of assessment from our nursing, rehab and social care team in order to support patient centred discharge planning to various settings.
We are looking for applicants with excellent communication skills and are flexible, motivated, hard-working, able to prioritise their workload and demonstrate evidence of commitment to ongoing professional development.
Successful applicants will work alongside the registered nurse and assist with all aspects of patient care, from admission through to discharge, using a computerised record keeping system. You will provide general nursing care to all of your patients, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect.
We are interested in hearing from people who feel they can make a difference with their expertise, compassion and positive outlook and would like to contribute to Somerset Foundation Trust’s vision of providing excellent nursing care.
All necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.
Free on-site staff parking.
Full details of duties can be found in the job description
You would be required to work flexibly on an internal shift rotation, working both days and nights over a seven day period, including bank holidays. In return you will receive enhanced payments for working unsocial hours, a generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme.
Shortlisted applicants will need to hold NVQ level 2 in care or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience in a similar role within their application form.
Informal visits are encouraged and welcome.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Healthcare Services & Hospitals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Healthcare Assistant West Mendip Hospital roles across Somerset NHS Foundation Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Healthcare Services & Hospitals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,270 - £21,318 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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