Healthcare Assistant - Care of The Elderly *Internal Applicants Only*

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Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust Healthcare Assistant - Care of The Elderly *Internal Applicants Only*

The closing date is 23 September 2026

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Job summary

*Internal Applicants Only*

We are recruiting Healthcare Assistants for Jervaulx one of our Elderly Care Wards.

We are looking for individuals who are capable of providing compassionate care to patients in a busy, challenging and rewarding environment.

The role of a Care Support Worker at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust - YouTube

***Please note the salary entry point of this role will not be eligible for sponsorship. ***

Main duties of the job

Our Healthcare Assistants carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse. You will work as an integrated member of the ward team, assisting with nursing procedures according to agreed policies.

You will maintain the patient's dignity and self-respect at all times and achieving a high standard of care.

Our Healthcare Assistants have an allocated base-ward but they are expected to work in different areas within the hospital as required

You will beaccountable for ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered and will constantly promote: patient safety, effective care and a positive patient experience at each stage of the patient's journey.

Our Healthcare Assistants are expected to work a combination of days, nights and weekends including Bank Holidays and Christmas Day.

• Early - 07:15 to 15:15
• Late - 12:15 to 20:15hrs
• Night - 19:45hrs to 07:45hrs
• Long Day - 07:15hrs to 20:15h

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference and Team of the Month Awards plus the Christmas Oscars.
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

421-LTUCC-4003R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

We provide you will all the training you need to provide outstanding care to patients.

In your role you will be helping patients with:

• their personal hygiene needs including bathing in the bed and in the bathroom,
• choosing meals from the menu and providing support with feeding,

• encouragement to drink regularly and recording fluid intake,
• dressing and undressing,
• toileting and escorting them to and from the toilet,
• making their beds clean and comfortable.

The role of a Healthcare Assistant is essential on our wards and you will have the privilege to provide compassionate care and reassurance to our patients.

For more information, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We provide you will all the training you need to provide outstanding care to patients.

In your role you will be helping patients with:

• their personal hygiene needs including bathing in the bed and in the bathroom,
• choosing meals from the menu and providing support with feeding,

• encouragement to drink regularly and recording fluid intake,
• dressing and undressing,
• toileting and escorting them to and from the toilet,
• making their beds clean and comfortable.

The role of a Healthcare Assistant is essential on our wards and you will have the privilege to provide compassionate care and reassurance to our patients.

For more information, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

criteria

Essential

• 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
• Evidence of practical training or education in a care setting
• Previous experience in a health care setting

Desirable

• Practical skills in providing essential aspects of care.
• Manual handling skills

Person Specification

criteria

Essential

• 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
• Evidence of practical training or education in a care setting
• Previous experience in a health care setting

Desirable

• Practical skills in providing essential aspects of care.
• Manual handling skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ward Manager

Hannah Rushton

[email protected]

01423555309

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

421-LTUCC-4003R

Job locations

Harrogate District Hospital

Lancaster Park Road

Harrogate

HG2 7SX

United Kingdom

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