Healthcare Assistant - Peterborough
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 25/08/2026
- Closes
- 08/09/2026
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Role summary
This Healthcare Assistant role is in the Emergency Department at Peterborough City Hospital, part of North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust. You will provide patient-centred care in a fast-paced environment, caring for vulnerable patients and acting as their advocate. The role requires passion for patient care, flexibility, and excellent communication skills. Opportunities for professional growth are available.
Essential criteria
- Maths and English skills equivalent to Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy
- Completion of Care Certificate or equivalent experience
- NVQ / QCF Level 3 in a health-related subject or demonstrable equivalent experience supported by completion of a competency-based clinical skills framework
- Experience and Knowledge
- Experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant
- Experience of caring for patients in an acute setting
- Experience of working within a team
- Key Skills
- Ability to communicate clearly in English in writing, via IT, verbally and using the telephone
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- Education & Qualification
- Maths and English skills equivalent to Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy
- Completion of Care Certificate or equivalent experience
- NVQ / QCF Level 3 in a health-related subject or demonstrable equivalent experience supported by completion of a competency-based clinical skills framework
- Experience and Knowledge
- Experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant
- Experience of caring for patients in an acute setting
- Experience of working within a team
- Key Skills
- Ability to communicate clearly in English in writing, via IT, verbally and using the telephone
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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North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Healthcare Assistant - Peterborough
The closing date is 08 September 2026
Job summary
Are you a caring, respectful and compassionate person willing to step into a fast-paced healthcare environment to deliver the best patient-centred care within our Emergency Department?
Our Emergency department located at Peterborough City Hospital and is a busy environment with friendly and supportive teams of doctors, nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team. The department also includes our Urgent Treatment Centre.
As a Healthcare Assistant in Urgent Care, you will be required to attend all areas of the department. You will be caring for patients when they are most vulnerable and together with your team, you will do your utmost for your patients and be their advocate when needed.
You will be passionate about patient care, and able to think on your feet while demonstrating a flexible approach to teamwork and excellent communication skills.
We will offer a competitive salary, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
The roles are permanent on a full-time and part-time basis. Flexible working opportunities will be considered where possible.
**In order to be considered for this post you must hold Level 3 NVQ in Health related subject or demonstrable equivalent experience supported by completion of a compe
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