Health Care Assistant - Sarum Ward
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Health Care Assistant on Sarum Ward, a children's unit at Salisbury Hospital. You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse, providing compassionate care to children and young people aged 0-16. Responsibilities include basic clinical observations, ward cleaning tasks, and supporting patients with nutrition and hygiene needs. The ideal candidate will be a keen team player with experience working with children in a hospital environment.
Essential criteria
- Care Certificate
- Educated to GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths
Desirable criteria
- NVQ in Health or Health and Social care Level 2 or equivalent
- Experience working with CYP in a health care setting
- Experience of working as a HCA
- Knowledge and skills
- Good Communication skills
- Ability to follow instruction and organise your work
- Team player
- Awareness of safeguarding procedures
- Education qualifications and training
- Care Certificate
- Educated to GCSE grade 4 or above in English and Maths
- NVQ in Health or Health and Social care Level 2 or equivalent
- Experience working with CYP in a health care setting
- Experience of working as a HCA
- Knowledge and skills
- Good Communication skills
- Ability to follow instruction and organise your work
- Team player
- Awareness of safeguarding procedures
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Health Care Assistant - Sarum Ward
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for health care support workers / assistants who are passionate about working with children and young people . The ideal candidate will be a keen team player with experience working with children in a hospital environment .
The position will involve working as part of our multidisciplinary team on our vibrant children's unit at Salisbury Hospital ensuring the delivery of high standards of care to young patients and their families. Our children's unit consists of Sarum Ward and Woodlands Day Assessment unit, all designed to create a bright and welcoming environment for children and young people. The ward has 16 in patient beds for children aged 0 - 16 years of age , providing specialised care for a range of specialities including general paediatrics , orthopaedics , ENT and general surgery.
Working as a health care support worker / assistant you will always work under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse providing compassionate care to children and their families . Responsibilities within this role include basic clinical observations reporting any concerns to a trained nurse , daily ward cleaning tasks and supporting children with nutrition and hygiene needs .
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