Health Care Assistant

UDML College of Engineering, JECRC Founadation, Jaipur; Reading; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust is seeking a caring and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join the Children's Outpatients Clinic in Reading. The position involves supporting high-quality, child-centered care in a busy clinical setting. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to work. The role emphasizes teamwork, clinical observation, and promoting comfort and dignity for young patients. A strong commitment to providing a positive experience for children and families is essential for this full-time, permanent position.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as HCA in acute hospital environment or equivalent setting.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care of infants, children, and young people.
• Support children and families during clinic visits.
• Undertake and record clinical observations.
• Prepare clinic rooms and equipment.
• Assist nurses and clinicians with clinical procedures.
• Support the smooth running of clinics.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Care Certificate

QCF Level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Details

• Main area: Paediatrics
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full time, Part time (37.5 hours per week)
• Job ref: 193-7686777UCG
• Site: Royal Berkshire Hospital
• Town: Reading
• Salary: £24,937 - £26,598 per annum (Yearly)
• Closing: 05/01/2026 08:00

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community."

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated Good with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'.

We are C ompassionate in our thoughts, words and actions
We are A spirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate
We are R esourceful and responsible in the way we work and live
We are E xcellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, we value candidates who bring their unique personalities, skills, and experiences to the Trust. When completing your application, we encourage you to highlight your individual achievements and strengths, showing us how they align with the requirements outlined in the job description and person specification. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools during the process, please be mindful that AI-generated responses can often lack the personal detail and relevance needed to demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI generated content is discouraged by the Trust and may diminish the candidates chances of success.

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.

Job Overview

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Assisting in the care of infants, children, and young people, ensuring their comfort, safety, and dignity at all times.
• Supporting children and families during clinic visits by providing reassurance, clear communication, and age-appropriate interaction.
• Undertaking and recording clinical observations such as height, weight, vital signs, and urinalysis in line with training and competency.
• Preparing clinic rooms and equipment, ensuring areas are clean, well-stocked, and compliant with infection prevention and control standards.
• Assisting nurses and clinicians with clinical procedures as required, within scope of practice.
• Supporting the smooth running of clinics by helping manage patient flow, escorting patients, and prioritising tasks in a busy environment.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation on electronic patient record systems.
• Following safeguarding policies and escalating any concerns about a child's welfare to the appropriate professional.
• Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, including nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals.
• Adhering to Trust policies, professional standards, and maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Participating in training, supervision, and ongoing competency development.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Care Certificate

Desirable criteria

• QCF Level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience as HCA in acute hospital environment or equivalent setting

Desirable criteria

• Good communication skills

We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.

Staff Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
• Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
• NHS pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Money Advice Service
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• On-site nursery (based at RBH)
• Full educational library services
• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
• Bus to work scheme
• Excellent rail and bus links
• A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.

After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system (TRAC). All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, that as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information. All new appointments to the Trust, with the exception of executive positions, are subject to a 6 month probationary period.

The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust's sites.

The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

LNKD1_UKTJ