Health care assistant - Ward 2 SEU / SDEC | 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 in Slough is seeking motivated Healthcare Assistants for a night shift role. Successful candidates will assist the nursing team in providing exceptional patient care and will have access to a range of training opportunities. This position requires effective communication skills and previous experience in a UK healthcare setting. The role also offers a pathway for apprenticeships, supporting long-term career development.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Must have a 'can-do' attitude.
• High level of spoken and written English required.
• Driven to deliver high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing team with patient care.
• Ensure smooth running of the department.
• Participate in departmental training under supervision.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Basic nursing care

Competency in point of care equipment

Education

Current experience in UK Healthcare setting

Job description

Overview

We are looking for motivated Healthcare Assistants with a ‘can-do’ attitude, to join Ward 2 SEU and SDEC (Same Day Emergency Care) team at Wexham Park Hospital where we specialise in the care of general surgery and specialist surgery.

Please note that this vacancy is a Night Shift only post.

You will have a great opportunity to meet our nursing team on the day and learn first-hand what it’s like to work at Wexham Park Hospital. When joining Frimley Health we can offer you a supportive working environment as well as training and development to meet your needs.

If you have an interest in providing exceptional patient care as well as developing your clinical knowledge and skills then please apply via this vacancy, if successful you will be sent an invitation via email to attend an interview and have an opportunity to see the ward.

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.

You will be primarily assisting the nursing team with care of the patients and will facilitate the smooth running of the department. You need to be driven and prepared to deliver high quality care and attention to detail. In this role you can look forward to a career full of development opportunities and the support from an excellent team of healthcare professionals – working alongside a reliable and friendly team.

You will also have access to a full program of training and development as well as a range of employee benefits.

When joining Frimley Health, we can offer you a supportive working environment as well as training and development to meet your needs. If you have an interest in providing exceptional patient care as well as developing your clinical knowledge and skills then please apply via this vacancy.

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. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo

This vacancy is linked with the opportunity for Apprenticeship (for those eligible for Apprenticeships). This will support you to gain relevant knowledge, skills and experience that will help you achieve your potential in this role. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification while you are working and earning, which will support you in both this role and in your future career at Frimley Health. You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar Healthcare qualification or you are.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Key Tasks and Requirements

• To participate in all relevant departmental training under qualified supervision to attain proficiency in all required skills.
• To demonstrate effective communication skills (written, verbal & electronic) between patients and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• To communicate effectively with patients and their relatives.
• To provide professional competent basic nursing care to patients without direct supervision including hygiene needs while maintaining patient dignity.
• To be competent in the use of point of care equipment, ensuring the timely retrieval of results are accurately communicated back to the requesting clinician.
• Comply with Trust policies & guidelines through the process of clinical governance and audit, including incident reporting.
• Report all incidents and adverse events to senior staff.
• Demonstrate ongoing competency against training plans and participate positively in Continuous Professional Development.

Important Information for Applicants Requiring Visa Sponsorship

• Recent changes to UK immigration rules may affect your 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 (ISL)
• The role is below RQF Level 6 (graduate level)
• These restrictions may also apply if you are currently on a Graduate Visa and are seeking to switch to a Skilled Worker Visa.

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

This advert closes on Monday 29 Sep 2025