Healthcare Assistant - Acute Medicine

Healthcare Assistant - Acute Medicine

The closing date is 13 March 2026

We have full and part time positions available at Ward 22 Short Stay on the acute floor at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

The Acute floor consists of a 22 Short Stay (SS), Acute Medical Unit (AMU), Acute Medical Assessment (AMA) and Same Day Emergency.

22SS is a fast‑paced environment, in which patients are assessed and treated for a variety of medical conditions and focuses on timely discharges and improving flow within the footprint.

We would love to hear from you if you can help us achieve our goal of being the safest and kindest ward at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital NHS Trust.

** Please note that this role will be moving to a Band 3 - date to be confirmed**

** Please note if you don't hold the relevant qualifications as detailed in the person specification, there will be a requirement to sit our simple in house Numeracy and Literacy assessments**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Healthcare Assistants to join the team in Acute Medicine at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.

We are looking for caring, compassionate individuals who have strong communication and observation skills to deliver excellent patient‑focused care in a challenging environment.

We will complete a comprehensive induction programme that will fully prepare you for the role and you will be working in a stimulating and supportive clinical environment with many opportunities for learning and development.

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

• GCSE in Maths and English grade 9-4 ( A
  - C) or Functional Skills Level 1 or higher
• NVQ2/3 in Health related subject

• Can demonstrate an understanding, through personal statement and interview, of what is required within the role of a Health Care Assistant in the care setting
• Can describe the Trust Values and demonstrate how they put these in to practice within their caring role
• Previous hospital experience

• Evidence of effective verbal/face to face/telephone/written communications and listening skills
• Evidence of the ability to work with others

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.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust