Health Care Assistant-Conservators

Skilled Worker, A ratingFull-timePosted 4 days ago

Job Description

The closing date is 21st Oct 2026

Anticipated Interview date(s) To be confirmed

Job summary

We are looking to appoint health care support Assistants who are enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team on Conservators Ward, Musgrove Park Hospital.

The ward specialties in endocrinology and general medicine. Some of the more common endocrine problems include Type 1 and 2 diabetes and thyroid problems.

As a health care Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse, whilst supporting patients to achieve the shared goals. Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

Experience of working in a 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 with a commitment to participate in the on call service after appropriate training.
Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.
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.

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.

Person specification

### Qualifications
#### Essential
Evidence of secondary education.
Care Certificate (Skills for Care) in-house training or prepared to undertake within agreed timescale
#### Desirable
Vocational level 2 Healthcare or prepared to undertake within agree time scale.
### Additional Criteria
#### Essential

BEHAVIOURS ALIGNED WITH TRUST VALUES

Kindness

Respect

Teamwork

Everyone

Everyday

### 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.

### For help with your application, contact:

Neju Thomas

[email protected]

01823343881

### Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

### Band

Band 2

### Salary

£25272.00 to £25272.00 Yearly

### Contract

Permanent

### Working pattern

Full-Time

### Reference number

184-OL-OR-6016

### Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA

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