Healthcare Assistant


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£27,106 - £28,850
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Slough, SL2 4HL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Aug 2026
Closing date:	25 Aug 2026

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Summary

These are some of the clinical roles you may be expected to deliver as a B3 HCA at FHFT:please refer to the full JD for a more expanded list. To undertake agreed clinical activities including collection of urine and faecal samples, swabs, recording of fluid intake/output, changing of stomas and urine drainage bags, catheter care, recording of pulse/temperature/blood pressure/saturations and patient The National Early Warning Score (NEWS2) scoring, and to advise the registrant nurse of any changes in a patients condition. To care for enhanced care observation patients (1:1) or bay-based observation as required To provide support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients To assist patients to eat and drink as required, assisting in menu selection and being aware of special diets and cultural requirements. To enable and assist patients to maintain their personal hygiene. To contribute to the safe movement of patients, using equipment to mobilise and move patients, after mobility assessment, to ensure patient comfort. Elements of the Job Description and the Person Specification may be screened at interview. We reserve the right to terminate the interview if it is felt these are not met. Please also note that it is a mandatory requirement, for those who do not have a Care Certificate, to complete a self-assessment form that is attached to this vacancy. Failure to complete and return this document 48 hours prior to your interview will delay the recruitment process or prevent your offer from being issued. Level 3 Apprenticeship, see info available on this link: Senior healthcare support worker / Skills England 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.

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