Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Bank Healthcare Assistant, Williton

The closing date is 19 November 2025

Job summary

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference? We're inviting caring and committed individuals to join our bank team as Healthcare Assistantsat Williton Community Hospital.

As part of our team, you'll play an essential role in supporting patients and staff while enjoying the flexibility and variety that bank work brings.

Why Join Our Bank Team?

Work When It Suits You: Choose shifts that fit around your life for better balance.

Broaden Your Experience: Work with different teams and departments, building new skills and confidence.

Boost Your Income: Earn extra money alongside your regular job.

Access Pay When You Need It: With Wagestream, you can draw up to 50% of your pay from completed shifts whenever you choose--no waiting until payday.

What You Need to Know:

If successful, you'll complete an induction programme over 4-6 weeks, with training scheduled on weekdays during office hours.

Ready to bring your compassion and commitment to our patients? Apply today and start your journey with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

To support and assist Registered Nurses 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.

Full details of duties can be found in the job description.Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, and not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

We work hard to make sure that inclusion is part of everything we do. We know that true inclusion means we're able to provide the best care for our patients and provide a fulfilling career for all our colleagues.

We have six active and impactful colleague networks. These networks provide a safe space for colleagues to share their experiences and learn from one another, but also influence change across our trust:

Multicultural Network

Women's Network

Armed Forces' Network

LGBTQ+ Network

Lived Experience Network, for colleagues living with disabilities

Autistic Colleague Network

We offer a form of weekly pay via Wagestream. Bank Pay is an easy way to automatically get paid a percentage of the money you've already earned from any bank shifts completed the previous week. It means you don't have to wait until the end of the month for your bank shift pay, giving you more flexibility.

Don't worry - the remaining portion of your pay is set aside to make sure your tax contributions are paid in full and if your tax contributions amount to less than the money set aside you'll receive it all back at the end of each month.

Details

Date posted

17 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£12.51 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

184-OL-BA-3681

Job locations

Williton Community Hospital

North Road

Williton

Somerset

TA4 4RA


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of secondary education.

Experience

Essential

  • Care Experience

Desirable

  • Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Understanding of Confidentiality
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Evidence of secondary education.

Experience

Essential

  • Care Experience

Desirable

  • Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Understanding of Confidentiality

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

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Williton Community Hospital

North Road

Williton

Somerset

TA4 4RA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Williton Community Hospital

North Road

Williton

Somerset

TA4 4RA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Emily Ashford

bankrecruitment@somersetft.nhs.uk

01823217830

Details

Date posted

17 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£12.51 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

184-OL-BA-3681

Job locations

Williton Community Hospital

North Road

Williton

Somerset

TA4 4RA


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