Job summary

This job is for aHealthcare Assistant (HCA) in a Pre-Operative Assessment (POA) servicewithin the NHS in Buckinghamshire.

Are you looking to step into the new career?

Are you caring and good at talking to people?

Do you enjoy working as part of a team?

Do you want to make a difference for NHS patients in Buckinghamshire?

If the answer is yes then we would welcome your application

Main duties of the job

What the job involves

The main purpose is to help assess and prepare patientsbefore they have an operation. You would work alongside nurses, doctors and other healthcare professionals

Typical duties may include:

• Welcoming patients and helping them feel comfortable.
• Taking basic observations such asblood pressure, pulse, temperature and oxygen levels.
• Recording patients' height, weight and other information.
• Asking patients about their health, medical history and current medication, under the supervision of the clinical team.
• Preforming ECGs
• Taking blood samples if the role includes phlebotomy and you are trained.
• Updating patient records accurately.
• Preparing equipment and clinical areas.
• Communicating with patients who may be nervous or worried about their operation.
• Working closely with nurses, doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Recognising when something is outside your role and reporting concerns to the appropriate healthcare professional.

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! -BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our visionis to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our missionis to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our carevalues are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCC8258724

Job locations

Cross site working

High Wycombe

HP112TT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description Job responsibilities For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert. If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application. If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [email protected] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

Essential criteria

Essential

• Experience of working with people, ideally in a front-line customer service role.
• Ability to work agreed shift patterns designed to meet service needs.

Desirable

• Experience of providing person centred care.
• Demonstrates some insight into the fundamentals and complexity of care and care delivery

essential

Essential

• Level 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience

Desirable

• An understanding of the needs for environmental, food and personal hygiene

Essential criteria

Essential

• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• The ability to respond with kindness and humanity to patients.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety with an awareness of the importance of following Trust policies and procedures.
• A flexible and adaptable approach with the aptitude to work in a busy hospital healthcare setting.
• An understanding of the importance of patient confidentially and privacy.

Desirable

• Previous NHS experience
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team

Person Specification Essential criteria Essential Experience of working with people, ideally in a front-line customer service role. Ability to work agreed shift patterns designed to meet service needs. Desirable Experience of providing person centred care. Demonstrates some insight into the fundamentals and complexity of care and care delivery essential Essential Level 2 or Level 3 (NVQ) in health and Social Care or equivalent relevant experience Desirable An understanding of the needs for environmental, food and personal hygiene Essential criteria Essential Good verbal and written English communication skills. The ability to respond with kindness and humanity to patients. Basic knowledge of health and safety with an awareness of the importance of following Trust policies and procedures. A flexible and adaptable approach with the aptitude to work in a busy hospital healthcare setting. An understanding of the importance of patient confidentially and privacy. Desirable Previous NHS experience Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Cross site working

High Wycombe

HP112TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Cross site working

High Wycombe

HP112TT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)