We are seeking a compassionate and motivated individual to join our team, providing vital support services within the Cardiology and Cath Lab Departments. You will contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service by assisting with a range of tasks, helping to maintain a clean, safe and well organised environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
This role is central to ensuring high quality patient experience. You will play an important part in supporting patients during what can often be challenging and emotional moments. Alongside opportunities to develop your clinical skills and grow personally, you will help provide reassurance, comfort, and kindness when it matters most.
Often, it is the smallest acts — a warm smile, a gentle word, or a moment of reassurance — that make the biggest difference to a patient’s journey.
I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
Main duties of the job
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
About us
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.
Job responsibilities
For more details and further information about the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Basic Numeracy and Literacy Skills
- Evidence of qualifications required
Experience
- Evidence of a good standard of Literacy/English language skills
- Willing to undertake any relevant training
- Previous experience working within a hospital environment
- Previous cleaning experience within a large organisation
Additional Criteria
- Lifting and pushing equipment; lifting, moving patients
- Able to plan and prioritise work load
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.
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