The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Healthcare Assistant - Trauma and Orthopaedics

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Job summary

Are you a passionate, forward thinking, motivated individual? Are you looking for an exciting new challenge? Then our Trauma and Orthopaedic team needs you!

Trauma and Orthopaedics are looking to recruit individuals looking to learn new skills and support the busy department we work in.

You must possess GCSE's in Maths and English at grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent) and demonstrate an understanding of what is required within the role of a Healthcare Assistant. Previous hospital experience is desirable.

Struggling to work full time? Come and talk to us about part time hours. The world is your oyster for the right individual.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicants will provide support and assist Registered Nurses delivering all aspects of health care directly to patients, within defined levels of competence and practice. This will include assisting in maintaining a suitable environment in which to deliver that care.

About us

Based at The Princess Royal Hospital, we are committed to the training and development of our Healthcare workers. There are many opportunities to develop skills you have yet to discover. We will provide you with an individualised induction package to help you settle into the team.

Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP)

As part of our long-term vision to improve patient care and service delivery, our Service will relocate to The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in 2028. This move will unite specialist services in a purpose-built, modern environment, enhancing care and team experience.

We are actively recruiting and want applicants to be aware that successful candidates will be expected to move with the Service in early 2028. The relocation will follow a formal management of change process, with full consultation and support for colleagues.

Full details of HTP can be viewed on theHospital Transformation Programme Webpage

Date posted

30 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

223-HCA-811

Job locations

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Apley

Telford

TF1 6FP

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 9 - 4 (A - C or equivalent)

Desirable

NVQ 2/3 in Health Related subject

Experience

Essential

Can demonstrate through personal statement what is required within the role of a HCA in an acute care setting
Can describe the Trust values and demonstrate how these are put into practice within their caring role

Desirable

Previous caring experience in hospital, community, voluntary or work experience.
Previous experience of working with the public

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 9 - 4 (A - C or equivalent)

Desirable

NVQ 2/3 in Health Related subject

Experience

Essential

Can demonstrate through personal statement what is required within the role of a HCA in an acute care setting
Can describe the Trust values and demonstrate how these are put into practice within their caring role

Desirable

Previous caring experience in hospital, community, voluntary or work experience.
Previous experience of working with the public

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

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Apley

Telford

TF1 6FP

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford

Apley

Telford

TF1 6FP

Employer's website

http://www.sath.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)