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Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 151-HSH009-C
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, enthusiastic, and highly motivated healthcare assistant with a varied clinical experience to join the Outpatient team.
We are looking for committed individuals with excellent organisational and leadership skills. Excellent interpersonal skills are required to support the team and to undertake a wide range of administrative duties in tandem with clinical duties.
The successful candidate will demonstrate criteria set out in the Job Description & Person Specification. Experience working in an outpatient clinic setting would be desirable but not essential.
Candidates will be appointed at Band 3 if they can demonstrate and evidence the required competencies or have at least 2 years' previous experience working in an outpatient setting.
The position will involve cross-site working ( based in North OPD) where you will be rotated across multiple departments.
Sites are operational between 0800 -1830 hrs Monday to Sunday. This role is contracted at 37.5 hours per week. Working days are not fixed and shifts may be scheduled across any day from Monday to Sunday, depending on service needs.
Main duties of the job
As a Health Care Assistant, you will work under direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse/Nursing Associate. You will be primarily assisting the nursing team with care of the patients and will facilitate the smooth running of the department.
As a member of the ward/department team you will always support clinically your registrant colleagues and act in the best interest of patients. With this role we expect that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and values others' beliefs whilst delivering clinical care. This is a clinical front facing role where excellent customer care skills are expected to be delivered to patients, relatives, carers, and colleagues.
You will need to be driven and prepared to deliver high quality care and attention to detail. In this role you can look forward to a career full of development opportunities and the support from an excellent team of healthcare professionals - working alongside a reliable and friendly team.
You will also have access to a full program of training and development as well as a range of employee benefits.
When joining Frimley Health, we can offer you a supportive working environment as well as training and development to meet your needs. If you have an interest in providing exceptional patient care as well as developing your clinical knowledge and skills, then please apply via this vacancy.
About us
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.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
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.
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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.
Details
Date posted
01 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£27,106 to £28,850 a year per annum, incl. HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
151-HSH009-C
Job locations
Wexham Main Outpatients Department, Wexham Park hospital
Wexham Street
Slough Berkshire
SL2 4HL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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: 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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: 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of general education. GCSE's or equivalent Functional skills level 2 Numeracy and Literacy
- Relevant L3 qualification/apprenticeship in Healthcare or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality
- Willingness to work towards and complete the Senior Healthcare support worker level 3 apprenticeship
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- Heath and social care Level 3 or equivalent
- Caring, compassionate and empathetic nature. Ability to treat patients with dignity and respect
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow clear instructions and feedback from staff
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a Healthcare assistant in a hospital or registered care setting
- Experience of taking clinical observations
- Customer care experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within speciality area
- Previous experience of supporting new starters, including inducting them to the clinical environment, supporting with competency and care certificate completion
skills and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of care and related procedures to area and ability to undertake Venepuncture and/or cannulation ( or willingness to complete competency once in post)
- Understands the role and remit of unregistered worker and proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures
- Ability to cope with change and demonstrate ability to mange priorities under pressure
- Moderate IT skills and proven ability to adapt to new ideas. knowledge and skills
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication. Able to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Proven ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative and work without close supervision
- Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff and to listen effectively and demonstrtae a sympathetic/sensitive approach and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients.
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering trust policies and procedures
- Punctual and reliable and good hygiene skills
- Understnading of the requirements of patient confidentiality and knowledge of hospital systems
Desirable
- Associate mentor course to support learners
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of general education. GCSE's or equivalent Functional skills level 2 Numeracy and Literacy
- Relevant L3 qualification/apprenticeship in Healthcare or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality
- Willingness to work towards and complete the Senior Healthcare support worker level 3 apprenticeship
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- Heath and social care Level 3 or equivalent
- Caring, compassionate and empathetic nature. Ability to treat patients with dignity and respect
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow clear instructions and feedback from staff
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a Healthcare assistant in a hospital or registered care setting
- Experience of taking clinical observations
- Customer care experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within speciality area
- Previous experience of supporting new starters, including inducting them to the clinical environment, supporting with competency and care certificate completion
skills and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of care and related procedures to area and ability to undertake Venepuncture and/or cannulation ( or willingness to complete competency once in post)
- Understands the role and remit of unregistered worker and proven ability to understand and comply with detailed procedures
- Ability to cope with change and demonstrate ability to mange priorities under pressure
- Moderate IT skills and proven ability to adapt to new ideas. knowledge and skills
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication. Able to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Proven ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative and work without close supervision
- Ability to follow a clear instruction and feed back to senior staff and to listen effectively and demonstrtae a sympathetic/sensitive approach and be able to speak effectively to colleagues, staff and patients.
- Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, considering trust policies and procedures
- Punctual and reliable and good hygiene skills
- Understnading of the requirements of patient confidentiality and knowledge of hospital systems
Desirable
- Associate mentor course to support learners
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
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wexham Main Outpatients Department, Wexham Park hospital
Wexham Street
Slough Berkshire
SL2 4HL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Wexham Main Outpatients Department, Wexham Park hospital
Wexham Street
Slough Berkshire
SL2 4HL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)