Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,465.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24465.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bishop Auckland, DL14 6AD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9439-2526-0390-1 |
Summary
The post holder must have effective communication skills and understand the importance of timely communication. Establish and maintain good working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team. Good organizational, time management and problem solving skills Ability to work effectively within a team and under minimal supervision, as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity and compassion towards patients, putting patients at the center of our thinking. Able to identify, report and seek advice in a situation of risk. After appropriate training and competency assessment, the post holder will be expected to perform area specific clinical competencies in line with core standards under the direction of a registered professional. Assist with patient assessment such as taking and recording physiological observations reporting immediately any changes in the patients condition to a registered professional. Assist in treatment / activities for the patient which may involve accompanying / escorting patients outside the ward environment. Access computerised records to retrieve personal information, locate and trace medical notes, order bloods etc. Contribute to clear concise patient records and documentation adhering to national standards and trust policies and procedures. Contribute to a safe and clean working environment and ensure the clinical area is prepared and maintained as appropriate and in line with the Trust Infection Prevention and Health and Safety Policies. To assist with the monitoring of equipment and stock as required. Act in a manner which illustrates respect for privacy, dignity, equality & diversity and confidentiality, and demonstrate excellent customer care. Ability to undertake appropriate training for required clinical activities, according to workplace area. Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, and participate in training activities. Ensure all mandatory training is undertaken in line with Trust policy. The post holder will be expected to undertake shift work and work a range of shifts including bank holidays, nights and weekends. To undertake any other duties that would be a reasonable expectation of the role.