Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 13 November 2025

Job summary

Are you a Healthcare Assistant currently working in the NHS or private care sector with an NVQ Level 3 qualification?If so, we'd love to meet you!

At University Hospitals of Northamptonshire, we're proud to offer an environment where you can continue to grow, develop, and make a real difference every day.

We can offer you:

Excellent learning and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential
A fully supported induction programme
A generous annual leave allowance
Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme
Annual appraisal and personal development planning
Flexible working options - full-time and part-time roles available with a variety of shift patterns

You should be prepared to work as part of a 24/7 rota.

Please note: This post may not eligible for a Certificate of Sponsorship.Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre -- virtual attendance is not available.

Main duties of the job

You will play an integral role within the nursing team, providing essential support to registered staff in delivering high-quality, individualised, and compassionate care to patients.

You will be responsible for delivering personal and clinical care to a high standard, including undertaking clinical observations and carrying out delegated interventions as directed by a registered practitioner, in line with your skills, training, and competencies.

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.

UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.

Date posted

06 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

264-7551165-COR

Job locations

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Rothwell Road

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Vocational Qualification/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of education, training and experience
Holds National Care Certificate or equivalent level of education, training or experience (e.g. able to demonstrate the skill and competency to undertake the clinical duties as described in the job description)
Holds Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English or education equivalent

Desirable

Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in an healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact
Knowledge of infection prevention & control and safeguarding processes
Experience of working in a healthcare team and patient setting

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Vocational Qualification/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of education, training and experience
Holds National Care Certificate or equivalent level of education, training or experience (e.g. able to demonstrate the skill and competency to undertake the clinical duties as described in the job description)
Holds Functional Skills Level 2 Maths and English or education equivalent

Desirable

Speciality specific training and competencies achieved and ongoing development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in an healthcare, social care organisation/setting or service industry requiring people contact
Knowledge of infection prevention & control and safeguarding processes
Experience of working in a healthcare team and patient setting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information