Healthcare Assistant | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£27,106 - £28,850 per annum
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	SLOUGH, SL2 4HL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Oct 2026
Closing date:	7 Nov 2026

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Summary

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 Health Care Assistant (HCA) vacancies across our clinical directorates on our Frimley Park Hospital site.

We are looking for compassionate, caring healthcare workers who strive to deliver high quality care to patients. This will be a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others at FHFT. For the right candidate who can deliver the values of FHFT, we will support and develop your career and help you grow to become the best HCA you aspire to be.

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.

Delegated Clinical Duties

Taking observations: Recording vital signs like blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and oxygen saturation

Blood sampling: Performing venepuncture (phlebotomy) to take blood samples

Clinical testing: Carrying out urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring, and pregnancy testing.

Wound care: Doing simple wound dressings and removing sutures or staples

Device Removal: Removing peripheral cannulas and urinary catheters after specialised training

Testing and screening: Taking MRSA screening swabs and performing ECGs (electrocardiograms).

Personal and Patient Care

Daily living support: Helping patients with washing, bathing, dressing, and grooming.

Nutrition and hydration: Preparing meals, feeding patients, and recording fluid intake and output.

Mobility and Comfort: Helping patients move safely using exercise or mobility aids, and preventing pressure sores.

Administrative and Communication Tasks

Record keeping:Accurately updating patient information, observations, and care charts.

Reporting changes:Escalating any changes in a patient's physical or mental condition to registered nurses right away.

Visa Sponsorship:

This position isnot eligiblefor Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold theright to work in the UKfor the full duration of the contract.

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.

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 national 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.

As a Band 3 health care assistant in AMU BLUE , you will be responsible for providing high standards of patient care by carrying out delegated clinical and technical tasks under the supervision of registered nurses.

Key Clinical and Technical Responsibilities

Recording Observations: Measuring and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and blood glucose levels.

Clinical procedures:Performing tasks like simple wound dressings, suture or staple removal, catheter care or removal, and urine testing.

Sample collection:Taking blood samples (phlebotomy) and collecting biological specimens such as wound swabs or urine samples.

Patient monitoring:Tracking patient changes, reporting clinical shifts to qualified staff, and escalating any concerns about deteriorating patients.

General and support responsibilities:

Personal care: Assisting patient with daily living activities like bathing, dressing, toileting , and meals when required alongside clinical duties.

Care Plan Implementation:Following individual patient care plans and adhering to evidence-based trust policies.

Record keeping:Accurately documenting patient care delivery and updates in clinical systems.

Team support:Leading by example, maintain professional boundaries, and supporting or guiding junior or Band 2 staff.

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

Please note, in line with UK Home Office legislation and due to upcoming changes to sponsorship requirements, we are unable to consider applicants who require sponsorship for this vacancy.

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

This advert closes on Thursday 15 Oct 2026

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