Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A large NHS hospital trust in Reading is seeking an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join its cardiology unit. This role provides the opportunity to gain valuable experience in an acute hospital setting. Responsibilities include providing individualized patient care, maintaining patient privacy, and supporting junior staff. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a general level of education. The position offers full-time hours with a competitive salary range and a variety of staff benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Evidence of a general level of education is essential.
• Care experience in a healthcare setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Act in the patient’s best interests at all times.
• Provide individualized care for a diverse patient group.
• Provide enhanced levels of care for patients needing extra supervision.

Skills

Clear and effective communication

Ability to place the patient at the centre of care

Information technology literacy

Education

General level of education

Care Certificate

QCF Level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care

TLevel in Health

Job description

Band: 3

Main area: Various Departments

Grade: Band 3

Contract: Secondment – 6 months

Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week

Job reference: 193-7672009UCGB3-HCA

Site: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Town: Reading

Salary: £24,937 – £26,598 per annum

Closing date: 28/12/2025 23:59

About the Trust

The Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust has been rated ‘Good’ by CQC. We provide high‑quality acute medical and surgical services to the community, and value candidates who bring unique personalities, skills and experiences. We encourage applicants to highlight their achievements and strengths and to show how they match the requirements outlined below.

Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join the Jim Shahi Unit – our cardiology catheterisation laboratory suite – under the supervision of a registered practitioner. The role offers an exciting opportunity to gain NHS experience in an acute hospital setting.

Main Duties of the Job

• Acting always in the patient’s best interests.
• Protecting and maintaining patient privacy and dignity at all times.
• Providing individualized care for a diverse patient group, respecting personal beliefs and preferences.
• Alerting the registered practitioner and/or department manager to any change or concern relating to patient welfare in a timely manner.
• Undertaking specific clinical skills relevant to the clinical area following training and assessment of competence (e.g., venepuncture, cannulation, escorting patients).
• Providing enhanced levels of care to patients who require additional supervision and support.
• Providing supervision and guidance to junior/less‑experienced staff.

Working for our Organisation

We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, treating half a million patients each year. The Trust promotes compassionate care, staff development and work‑life balance.

Our Values

• Compassionate
• Aspirational
• Resourceful
• Excellent

Person Specification

Experience – Desirable

• Previous care experience.

Skills – Essential

• Clear and effective communication.
• Ability to place the patient at the centre of care.
• Information technology literacy.

Education – Essential

• Evidence of a general level of education.

Education – Desirable

• Care Certificate.
• QCF Level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care.
• TLevel in Health.

Visa Sponsorship

We are not able to provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Staff Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities with a strong emphasis on 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.
• On‑site nursery at RBH.
• Full educational library services.
• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles.
• Bus to work scheme.
• Excellent rail and bus links.
• Wide range of Health Service discounts.

Application Contact

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

Suja Varghese, Sister – 0118 322 6662

or Anne Franklin, Lead Nurse for Acute Medicine – 0118 322 5396

Additional Information

The post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Disclosure will be required for this role.