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

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Harrogate, HG2 7SX Permanent £25,760 to £27,476
Posted 16 September 2026 Closing date 23 September 2026
Starbeck Rail Station (0.8 miles, direct) Bolton Abbey (Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway) (15.9 miles, direct) Bus Stn Stand 4 (0.8 miles, direct)

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.

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***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

Job description

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.

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.
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