Health Care Assistant | University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476 Pro Rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Millom, LA18 4BY
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Jul 2026
Closing date:	8 Aug 2026

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Summary

Previous applicants need not apply.

A opportunity has arisen here at Millom Community hospital for health care assistants to join our team.

1x Full time post at 37.5 hours per week available.

The Band 3 positions are primarily to cover the ward however some district support may be required from time to time.

All applicants should ideally possess some experience in a health care setting which can include nursing home experience.

The trust works on an internal rotation basis which involves working various shift times.

Shift times are Early- 07:00-15:00 hrs, Lates 12:00-20:00 also 15:00-20:00 and nights 19:30-07:30 7 days per week also including weekends.

District nursing shift times are 08:30 to 16:30 7 days per week also 7 days per week.

support and training can be provided to build on existing individual skills.

The main duties of the health care assistant is to take direction from the nurse in charge.

To provide a high standard of care to our in- patients and patients in our community.

To work along side team members supporting each other and showing a flexible approach to good working relationships.

To support in dealing with any emergency situation.

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

Our Community Service for adults are provided in people's homes ,community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent , improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care , advice and support.

To taking instruction and guidance from the nurse in charge.

To deliver a high standard of personal care to our patients.

To keep up to date with training and learning.

To work efficiently s a team member

To be respectful of patients, MDT members and work colleagues.

This advert closes on Thursday 23 Jul 2026

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