Go back The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Health Care Assistant The closing date is 20 September 2026 Apply for this job Job summary We are looking to recruit a kind compassionate individual to our health care assistant team. The successful candidate will work alongside the nursing team to support patients both pre and post surgery meeting all their daily needs and assisting with mobilising on physiotherapy advice using mobility aides as required. They will be expected to complete the Care Certificate if not already completed. Main duties of the job Maintain Patient confidentiality Support nursing team caring for post operative patients, taking observations and maintaining accurate documentation and patient records. Assist with patient nutritional and hygiene needs. Exhibit professional behaviours and attitude at all times. Undertake training and development courses deemed appropriate for the role as specified by Trust policy and procedure. Recognise own level of competence and limitations to ensure safe practice. Adhere to the Trust's uniform policy. Actively participate in the Trust's appraisal system. About us The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally. Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team. The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work. We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered. The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities. If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you. Details Date posted 16 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata if part-time. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 303-8204598 Job locations Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Bristol Road Northfield B31 2AP United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached JD/PS Please note that this job vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered and to avoid disappointment, we advise submitting your application as soon as possible. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached JD/PS Please note that this job vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. To ensure your application is considered and to avoid disappointment, we advise submitting your application as soon as possible. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Ability to demonstrate/ articulate an understanding of the role and tasks involved and can describe the physical and emotional aspects of the role and some duties which are different to that of a Band 2 Clinical Support worker Can link the Trust values to the role and provide examples from personal experience which demonstrate understanding in relation to the role. Experience Essential Previous experience working in a patient facing clinical support worker role providing direct patient care in health or social care as part of a team. Understanding the principles of safeguarding in relation to this role Can demonstrate ability / experience in supporting patients holistically. Desirable Knowledge of PICS or equivalent electronic patient records Qualifications Essential Care Certificate/NVQ level 3 / equivalent in a healthcare related topic or equivalent breadth of experience Successful completion of Trust based numeracy & literacy test or provide evidence to confirm achievement of Maths / English qualifications at Level 2 or above Completion of a competency-based workbook Care Certificate working towards care certificate completion Desirable Experience working in a hospital setting Person Specification Knowledge Essential Ability to demonstrate/ articulate an understanding of the role and tasks involved and can describe the physical and emotional aspects of the role and some duties which are different to that of a Band 2 Clinical Support worker Can link the Trust values to the role and provide examples from personal experience which demonstrate understanding in relation to the role. Experience Essential Previous experience working in a patient facing clinical support worker role providing direct patient care in health or social care as part of a team. Understanding the principles of safeguarding in relation to this role Can demonstrate ability / experience in supporting patients holistically. Desirable Knowledge of PICS or equivalent electronic patient records Qualifications Essential Care Certificate/NVQ level 3 / equivalent in a healthcare related topic or equivalent breadth of experience Successful completion of Trust based numeracy & literacy test or provide evidence to confirm achievement of Maths / English qualifications at Level 2 or above Completion of a competency-based workbook Care Certificate working towards care certificate completion Desirable Experience working in a hospital 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 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) . Employer details Employer name The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Bristol Road Northfield B31 2AP United Kingdom Employer's website https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Bristol Road Northfield B31 2AP United Kingdom Employer's website https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager Karen Goudie karen.goudie3@nhs.net 01216854000 Details Date posted 16 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata if part-time. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 303-8204598 Job locations Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Bristol Road Northfield B31 2AP United Kingdom Supporting documents Privacy notice The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)