Community HCA

The closing date is 9th Sep 2026
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Anticipated Interview date(s) september 30th
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Job summary

We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and caring Healthcare Assistant, who is reliable and flexible to join our Taunton District Nursing team.

If you have good interpersonal and organisational skills, enjoy a challenge and have a passion to deliver a high standard of patient care, then this is the opportunity for you!

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Main duties, tasks & skills required

You will support and assist Registered Nurses/Midwives as a member of the nursing team and under supervision perform a broad range of activities and assigned tasks as required by the patients individualised care plans.

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About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

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Job description

Please see attached Job Description for more information as well as a full list of duties and responsibilities.

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Person specification
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Qualifications
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Essential

Band 3 experience

basic wound care

Observation taking

venepuncture

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Desirable

catheter care including re catheterisation

insulin administration

venepuncture

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Experience
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Essential

as much experience as possible

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Desirable

willing to train

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Additional Criteria
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Essential

must be a driver

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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.

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UK Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

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For help with your application, contact:
April Bosley

april.bosley@somersetft.nhs.uk

03001245606

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Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

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Band

Band 3

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Salary
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£25760.00 to £27476.00 Yearly
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Contract

Permanent

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Working pattern

Full-Time

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Reference number

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Job locations

Minehead Community Hospital
Luttrell Way
Minehead
Somerset
TA24 6DF

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Williton Community Hospital
North Road
Williton
Somerset
TA4 4RA
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