Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 21st Jun 2026

Job summary

We are looking to appoint a Healthcare Assistant who is enthusiastic, motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team in Beacon Day Unit and Outpatient Department

The unit specialises in Oncology and Haematology.

As a Healthcare Assistant you will work as part of a large multidisciplinary team and will play a key role in supporting the administration of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy whilst delivering the fundamentals of care for patients under the supervision of a nurse.

Individuals should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills who are willing to learn and take on new challenges as the service develops.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

Experience of working in a care setting would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, professional updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided

Full details of duties can be found in the job description

There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns

Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications

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.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be a Vocational NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in a healthcare environment

Cannulation and phlebotomy

Experience of recording ECGs

Experience of taking and monitoring blood glucose levels

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.

For help with your application, contact

Emma Wells-Burr

***email_hidden***

01823344224

Pay scheme

Agenda for Change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25760.00 to £27476.00 Yearly

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-Time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-5145

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA