Healthcare Assistant - ICU **Internal Applicants Only**
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 09/09/2026
- Closes
- 16/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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“Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for an Internal Applicant Healthcare Assistant in the ICU, working as part of the critical care team. The post holder will provide compassionate, high-quality direct and indirect patient care within defined competencies, using initiative and working without constant direct supervision. Responsibilities include assisting with clinical procedures, equipment preparation, and maintaining a safe, clean, and therapeutic environment while upholding patient privacy and dignity. The role also involves acting as a role model, collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team, and contributing to health and safety standards and infection control.
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (RQF accredited) or NHS England accredited Care Certificate, with evidence of full completion of the knowledge and work-based assessments / relevant experience
- Moving and Handling Certificate
- Basic Life Support Certificate
- Able to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy
- Evidence of practical training or education in a care setting
- Previous experience in a health care setting
Desirable criteria
- Practical skills in providing essential aspects of care.
- Manual handling skills
- Support of junior staff to develop
- As below
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (RQF accredited) or NHS England accredited Care Certificate, with evidence of full completion of the knowledge and work-based assessments / relevant experience
- Moving and Handling Certificate
- Basic Life Support Certificate
- Able to demonstrate a good standard of literacy and numeracy
- Evidence of practical training or education in a care setting
- Previous experience in a health care setting
- Practical skills in providing essential aspects of care.
- Manual handling skills
- Support of junior staff to develop
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.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 7d
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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Healthcare Assistant - ICU Internal Applicants Only
The closing date is 16 September 2026
Job summary
Internal Applicants Only
The post holder will work as part of the critical care team to provide compassionate, high quality care to patients, service users, carers and families. The role involves delivering direct and indirect patient care within clearly defines boundaries of competence, using initiative appropriately and working without constant direct supervision.
The post holder will support the registered nursing staff within the critical care setting, assisting with clinical procedures, investigations and the preparation, use and cleaning of specialist equipment. They contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and therapeutic environment, ensuring patient privacy, dignity and respect at all time.
The post holder will act as a role model in line with trust values and behaviours, work collaboratively the multi-disciplinary team, advocate for patients, diverse needs and deliver a high standard of service. The role includes maintaining health and safety standards, infection prevention and control, stock management and a commitment to ongoing personal development and reflective practice.
Main duties of the job
At all times treat patients, service users, families, visitors and colleagues with dignity and respe
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