Band 3 HCA Day Surgery Ward
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Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Band 3 HCA Day Surgery Ward
The closing date is 11 November 2026
Job summary
Please Note: We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role or bank positions
Career Change? Returning to Work? Join Our Healthcare Team!Are you seeking a fulfilling career that allows you to make a positive difference in people's lives? If so, consider joining our dedicated team of Healthcare Assistants!
We are looking for passionate and driven people to join our Day Surgery Ward nursing team.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting our patients' well-being and recovery. Working alongside our nursing team, you'll be the primary point of contact for many of our patients, providing essential care and compassion.
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career consider joining our Healthcare team. Your compassion and dedication will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.
Main duties of the job
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with patient care, including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Providing emotional support and companionship to patients
- Collaborating with the nursing team to ensure optimal patient care
We're seeking compassionate individuals who possess:
- A genuine passion for helping others
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A compassionate and empathetic nature
- A strong work ethic and reliability
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.
With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.
We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.
Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
269-SFT10068
Job locations
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- The Care Certificate (If you do not have this, you will be supported to achieve it within the first 12 weeks of employment)
- Ability to learn new skills
- Ability to work well as a member of the ward team.
- Ability to follow instructions and organise your work.
- Caring and compassionate nature.
- Knowledge of how to respect individuality and diversity of patients, their carers, and your colleagues.
Desirable
- Educated to Grade C or equivalent in Numeracy and Literacy
- NVQ in Health or health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent
Communication skills
Essential
- Being able to communicate both verbally and in writing
Experience
Desirable
- At least 1 year in a health care setting as a healthcare support worker
Qualifications / Training
Essential
- The Care Certificate (If you do not have this, you will be supported to achieve it within the first 12 weeks of employment)
- Ability to learn new skills
- Ability to work well as a member of the ward team.
- Ability to follow instructions and organise your work.
- Caring and compassionate nature.
- Knowledge of how to respect individuality and diversity of patients, their carers, and your colleagues.
Desirable
- Educated to Grade C or equivalent in Numeracy and Literacy
- NVQ in Health or health and Social Care level 2 or equivalent
Communication skills
Essential
- Being able to communicate both verbally and in writing
Experience
Desirable
- At least 1 year in a health care setting as a healthcare support worker
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Day Surgery Ward Senior Nurse
Sam Breach
01722336262
Details
Date posted
04 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
269-SFT10068
Job locations
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
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