Health Care Assistant | The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata if part-time.
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Northfield, B31 2AP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Sept 2026
Closing date:	15 Oct 2026

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

This advert closes on Sunday 20 Sep 2026

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