Bank Health Care Assistant

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an Experienced Health Care Assistant to join their flexible bank staff. The role requires compassionate care delivery and a high level of spoken and written English. Candidates should have at least 6 months of experience in UK healthcare settings. Responsibilities include assisting nursing teams, monitoring patient vital signs, and ensuring patient comfort. Join a supportive environment that values work-life balance and offers extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Staff development and training programs

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience working in a UK healthcare setting as an HCA.
• Previous experience as a healthcare assistant in a hospital or registered care setting.
• Experience of taking clinical observations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nursing team with patient care.
• Support clinically registrant colleagues and treat patients with respect.
• Monitor vital signs and perform National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) scoring.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clear communication

Basic IT skills

Education

Evidence of general education (e.g., GCSEs or equivalent)

Functional Skills Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy

Care Certificate

Job description

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Bank Staff as an Experienced Health Care Assistant at Frimley NHS Health Foundation Trust (FHFT) to work flexibly across our clinical directorates in both Frimley and Wexham Park Hospitals. You will be working in a healthcare setting in the UK.

We are looking for compassionate, caring healthcare workers who strive to deliver high quality care to patients. This is a front-facing clinical role with a high level of spoken and written English required. You must currently be in the UK and have at least 6 months of current experience working in a UK healthcare setting as an HCA. Experience in an acute setting would be an advantage.

To be considered for an interview, you are advised to attend one of our informal webinars. Details for dates and access are provided in the original listing.

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 primarily assist the nursing team with patient care and contribute to the smooth running of the department.
• You will support clinically registrant colleagues and act in the best interest of patients, treating everyone with respect and dignity while delivering clinical care.
• You will be driven to deliver high quality care with attention to detail.
• If interested in developing clinical knowledge and skills, please apply via this vacancy.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability-confident employer with opportunities for staff development and a range of training available. The Trust supports flexible working and values work-life balance.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• To undertake agreed clinical activities including collection of samples, recording of fluid intake/output, catheter care, and monitoring vital signs.
• To perform National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) scoring and advise the registrant nurse of any changes in a patient’s condition.
• To care for enhanced care observation patients (1:1) or bay-based observation as required.
• To assist professionals in implementing plans of care for individual patients.
• To assist patients with eating and drinking, including menu selection and awareness of special diets and cultural requirements.
• To enable and assist patients to maintain their personal hygiene.
• To contribute to the safe movement of patients using equipment and mobility assessments to ensure patient comfort.

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

Person specification

Qualifications

• Evidence of general education (e.g., GCSEs or equivalent)
• Functional Skills Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy
• Care Certificate

Experience

• Previous experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a hospital or registered care setting
• Experience of taking clinical observations
• Customer care experience

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in the UK acute sector

Skills & Knowledge

• Understands the role and remit of unregistered workers
• Moderate IT skills
• Clear and accurate written and verbal communication; able to communicate respectfully verbally and in writing
• Proven ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative

Desirable criteria

• Venepuncture and cannulation

Special Requirements

• Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is proud of its reputation and ambition for the future. We serve a population across multiple counties and are committed to improving health and wellbeing in our communities.