Healthcare Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 17/09/2026
- Closes
- 24/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for an experienced Healthcare Assistant at Frimley Park Hospital, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to assist with patient care and ensure the smooth running of the department. You will deliver high-quality, compassionate care, focusing on patient dignity and respect. The position offers development opportunities and support within a friendly team. Applicants must currently be in the UK and have prior experience in a UK healthcare setting.
Key responsibilities
- Undertake agreed clinical activities such as collecting samples, recording fluid intake/output, changing stomas and drainage bags, catheter care, and monitoring vital signs.
- Provide enhanced care observation for patients as required.
- Support and assist professionals in implementing patient care plans.
- Assist patients with eating, drinking, and personal hygiene, considering special diets and cultural requirements.
- Contribute to the safe movement of patients using appropriate equipment.
Essential criteria
- Evidence of general education, eg GCSE's or equivalent functional skills Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy
- Previous experience of dealing with the general public
- Care Certificate
- Experience in a UK care setting
- Ability to communicate clearly
- Basic numeracy and literacy
- Ability to follow clear instructions and feedback from staff
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Willingness to work full shift patterns, including early/late/night shifts and weekends and bank holidays
- We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust
Desirable criteria
- Experience on a hospital ward
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £27,106 – £28,850 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 7d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Healthcare Assistant
The closing date is 24 September 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 Frimley 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.
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