Health Care Assistant | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking experienced Health Care Assistants in Slough. As a Health Care Assistant, you will support nursing teams in patient care, performing clinical tasks, and ensuring smooth departmental operations. The ideal candidate will have current experience in a UK Healthcare setting and possess strong English communication skills. This role offers a supportive environment with flexible working arrangements and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive training and development program

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity for recognized apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Current experience as a Health Care Assistant in a UK setting.
• Strong spoken and written English skills required.
• Compassionate nature with a commitment to high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with care of patients under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Operate clinical activities including specimens collection.
• Provide support for enhanced care observation patients.

Skills

Current experience working as an HCA in a UK Healthcare setting

High level of spoken and written English

Calm, compassionate and caring

Job description

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 HCA vacancies across our clinical directorates on our Frimley Park Hospital site.

About the Role

As a Health Care Assistant, you will work under direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse/Nursing Associate. You will assist the nursing team with care of patients and ensure the smooth running of the department. This is a front‑facing clinical role that requires excellent spoken and written English.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate clinical activities including collection of urine and faecal samples, swabs, recording of fluid intake/output, changing of stomas and urine drainage bags, catheter care, and routine monitoring of pulse/temperature/blood pressure/saturations.
• Record National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) and advise the registrant nurse of any changes in a patient’s condition.
• Provide support for enhanced care observation patients (1:1) or bay‑based observation as required.
• Offer assistance to professionals in the implementation of care plans for individual patients.
• Help patients eat and drink, including menu selection and consideration of special diets and cultural requirements.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene and use equipment to mobilise and move patients safely after a mobility assessment.

Key Requirements

• Current experience working as an HCA in a UK Healthcare setting.
• High level of spoken and written English.
• Calm, compassionate and caring with a commitment to delivering high‑quality patient care.
• Willingness to attend mandatory informal webinars (2nd December 2025 12:30–13:10; 10th December 2025 13:30–14:15).
• For those without a Care Certificate, completion of the required self‑assessment form 48 hours before the interview.

Benefits & Development

• A full programme of training and development.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Access to professional, management, leadership and clinical skills training.
• Opportunity for a recognised apprenticeship (for eligible candidates) enabling you to gain a national qualification while working and earning.

Visa Information

Recent changes to UK immigration rules may affect eligibility for a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa. Sponsorship may not be possible if:

• The role does not meet the minimum salary threshold set by UKVI.
• The role is not included on the Immigration Salary List.
• The role is below RQF Level 6.

Please check your eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements before applying. Applications from candidates who do not meet the criteria cannot be progressed.

Equal Opportunities

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. All staff receive first‑class development opportunities and a wide range of training.

Application Deadline

This advert closes on Monday 8 Dec 2025.