Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Healthcare Assistant
The closing date is 15 November 2026

Job summary
We are looking to recruit experienced Health Care Assistants at Frimley NHS Health Foundation Trust (FHFT) who are currently working in the UK in a Healthcare setting. We have a range of Health Care Assistant (HCA) vacancies across our clinical directorates on our Wexham Park Hospital site.

We are looking for compassionate, caring healthcare workers who strive to deliver high quality care to patients. This will be a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others at FHFT. For the right candidate who can deliver the values of FHFT, we will support and develop your career and help you grow to become the best HCA you aspire to be.

Please note this is a front facing clinical role where a high level of spoken and written English language is required. Please do not use AI software for completion of your application for this role.

You currently must be in the UK and have current experience of working in a UK Healthcare setting as an HCA.

Main duties of the job
As a Health Care Assistant, you will work under direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse/Nursing Associate. You will be primarily assisting the nursing team with care of the patients and will facilitate the smooth running of the department.

As a member of the ward/department team you will always support clinically your registrant colleagues and act in the best interest of patients. With this role we expect that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and values others' beliefs whilst delivering clinical care. This is a clinical front facing role where excellent customer care skills are expected to be delivered to patients, relatives, carers, and colleagues.

You will need to be driven and prepared to deliver high quality care and attention to detail. In this role you can look forward to a career full of development opportunities and the support from an excellent team of healthcare professionals - working alongside a reliable and friendly team.

You will also have access to a full program of training and development as well as a range of employee benefits.

When joining Frimley Health, we can offer you a supportive working environment as well as training and development to meet your needs. If you have an interest in providing exceptional patient care as well as developing your clinical knowledge and skills, then please apply via this vacancy.

About us
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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This vacancy is linked with the opportunity for Apprenticeship (for those eligible for Apprenticeships). This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a national recognised qualification while you are working and earning, which will support you in both this role and in your future career at Frimley Health. You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar Healthcare qualification.

Details
Date posted: 06 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £27,106 to £28,850 a year per annum, incl. HCAS
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 151-HSH047
Job locations: WARD 4, WEXHAM ROAD, SLOUGH, SL2 4HL, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Band 3 health care assistant in Ward 4 Cardiology ward, you will be responsible for providing high standards of patient care by carrying out delegated clinical and technical tasks under the supervision of registered nurses.

Key Clinical and Technical Responsibilities

• Recording Observations: Measuring and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and blood glucose levels.
• Clinical procedures: Performing tasks like simple wound dressings, suture or staple removal, catheter care or removal, and urine testing.
• Sample collection: Taking blood samples (phlebotomy) and collecting biological specimens such as wound swabs or urine samples.
• Patient monitoring: Tracking patient changes, reporting clinical shifts to qualified staff, and escalating any concerns about deteriorating patients.

General and support responsibilities:

• Personal care: Assisting patient with daily living activities like bathing, dressing, toileting, and meals when required alongside clinical duties.
• Care Plan Implementation: Following individual patient care plans and adhering to evidence-based trust policies.
• Record keeping: Accurately documenting patient care delivery and updates in clinical systems.
• Team support: Leading by example, maintain professional boundaries, and supporting or guiding junior or Band 2 staff.

Elements of the Job Description and the Person Specification may be screened at interview. We reserve the right to terminate the interview if it is felt these are not met.

Please also note that it is a mandatory requirement, for those who do not have a Care Certificate, to complete a self-assessment form that is attached to this vacancy. Failure to complete and return this document 48 hours prior to your interview will delay the recruitment process or prevent your offer from being issued.

Level 3 Apprenticeship, see info available on this link: Senior healthcare support worker / Skills England

Please note, in line with UK Home Office legislation and due to upcoming changes to sponsorship requirements, we are unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship for this vacancy. Please check your eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements before applying. Applications from candidates who do not meet the criteria cannot be progressed.

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Care certificate completion; Evidence of general education, eg GCSE's or equivalent functional skills Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy
• Desirable: NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3

Experience

• Essential: Ability to be flexible with working days/nights; Previous experience of working as an HCA or similar setting; Previous experience of dealing with the general public
• Desirable: Clear communication and adherence to NHS values

Skills

• Essential: Basic understanding of vital observations; ECG and phlebotomy; Ability to communicate clearly; Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback from staff; Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Desirable: Wound care; Catheter care; Demonstrates an enthusiastic and flexible approach

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address: WARD 4, WEXHAM ROAD, SLOUGH, SL2 4HL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Senior Charge Nurse, Maria Hazel de Chavez, maria-hazel.dechavez@nhs.net, 03006154824

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