Healthcare Assistant | Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wokingham seeks compassionate Healthcare Assistants to support patient care in a dynamic environment. You will assist with daily living activities, promote independence, and work closely with qualified nurses in a multi-disciplinary team. This full-time role offers training opportunities and flexible working options for a balanced professional life.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days’ annual leave

Generous NHS pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to wellbeing tools

Qualifications

• Compassionate attitude towards patient care.
• Ability to work flexibly across various shifts.
• Proficiency in IT as required by a digital Trust.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care needs such as washing and dressing.
• Promote patient independence in daily living activities.
• Ensure patient safety and infection control practice.
• Collaborate with a Multi-Disciplinary Team.

Skills

Understanding and compassionate attitude to the care of people

Good understanding of IT programmes

Flexibility in a 24/7 service

Job description

Are you an experiencedBand 2 or Band 3Healthcare Assistant looking for a change? Ormaybe youare someone who has always felt you would like to care for others but have no experience?


At Wokingham Hospital, we have two wards within our Inpatient Unit, caring for adults of any age with a wide mix of health care needs.Weare a24 hourservice 365 days a year, mostly nursing led with support from the medical and therapy teams.The role aims to serve our patients,promote theirindependence,and support theservice and team.


In addition to ensuring you develop the skills needed to deliver a high standard of personal care to the patients on our wards, BHFT is keen to provide access to anyadditionaltraining.A number ofour current HCAs have progressed to achieve qualifications including NVQ, sponsored Nurse Associate Training, and overseasNursingadaptation programmes. We recognise not all staffwishto pursue these qualifications, so will also provide access to shorter non-academic courses that will enhance the care you deliveron a daily basistoo.


The unit is based in Wokingham close to shops and public transport for easy commuting, and Wokingham Community Hospital staff are eligible for ‘fringe London weighting’ under agenda for change, which equates to anadditional5% of your basic NHS salary, and free staff parking on ourHospitalsite.Unfortunatelythis roledoesn’tmeet the requirements for Certificate of Sponsorship.

• Work closely as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support qualified nurses in the care of patients requiring medical and rehabilitation support.
• Responsible for the assistance of patient’s care needs, such as washing, dressing, mobilising and promoting their independence in all activities of daily living.
• Patient safety and infection control practice.
• Participating in training and support.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:
• Caring for and about you is our top priority
• Committed to providing good quality, safe services
• Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
• Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites



The“must haves” for you to be considered for this role:

• Understanding and compassionate attitude to the care of people.

• Good understanding and use of IT programmes as we are a digital Trust

• Work flexiblyin a 24/7 service


For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.


We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.


We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Ellen Bowley on 0118 9046064 or [e-mail] who’ll be delighted to help

If we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.






This advert closes on Monday 28 Jul 2025