Health Care Assistant

The Royal Berkshire; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Reading is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant for their Children’s Outpatients Clinic. The ideal candidate will assist healthcare professionals in delivering safe, child-centred care to young patients. This role requires strong communication skills and a commitment to creating a positive experience for children and families. Candidates should be motivated and organised, ready to contribute to busy clinical environments where they can make a difference in outpatient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with children and families.
• Motivated and organised individual.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses and clinicians in providing care for children.
• Support clinical activity and maintain a safe environment.
• Contribute to the smooth running of outpatient clinics.

Job description

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our Children’s Outpatients Clinic, supporting the delivery of high-quality, child-centred care in a fast-paced clinical environment.

The post holder will work as a key member of the multidisciplinary team, assisting nurses and clinicians in providing safe, compassionate care to infants, children, and young people attending a wide range of outpatient appointments. This role requires excellent communication skills, a calm and reassuring approach, and the ability to work effectively with children and families.

You will support clinical activity, help maintain a welcoming and safe environment, and contribute to the smooth running of busy clinics. The ideal candidate will be motivated, organised, and committed to delivering a positive experience for children and their families.

The Healthcare Assistant will work under the supervision of registered nurses and clinicians to support the delivery of high‑quality, child-centred care within a busy Children’s Outpatients Clinic.

This role is ideal for a compassionate and organised individual who enjoys working with children and families and is committed to supporting high-quality outpatient care.

Diversity makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Natasha Slatter Job title: Ward Sister Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01183227686