Job summary
We are proud to offer a range of Healthcare Assistant vacancies across our acute care directorates in Wexham Park Hospital, and the new state of the art Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot.
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.
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 or you are.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details of the job responsibilities are in the attached Job Description. Some of the main tasks are detailed below:
To include, but not limited to as a non-registered care worker and dependent on the skills required for the clinical area you are employed within:
- Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients come first.
- Undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties to deliver agreed plans of care, acting on own initiative.
- Mentor and support new to care and Health Care Support Workers on the care certificate and to be a buddy to any new starters.
- To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and experience an excellent patient experience whilst using our Trust services, respecting customs, and religious beliefs at all times.
- Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
- To care for enhanced care observation patients as required, under the Trusts Assessment, Observation and 1:1 Engagement for General Adults, Children and Young People Policy. This may involve fulfilling the roles and responsibilities of a Mental Health Care Assistant delivering enhanced care observation, once MHCA related training study days have been attended.
- To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
- Provide support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients.
- Assist with fluid and dietary needs of patients including completion of menu cards, thickening fluids (as directed by dietician/care plan), recording intake and output of fluids and solids consumed.
- As directed to collect specimens from patients and to record all vital signs of a patients. These could include routine observations of weight, blood pressure,temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation levels. Report any abnormalities and concerns to a Registered Nurse
- Recognise when patients are in pain and discomfort and report to a designated registrant Nurse/AHP of a patient
- To undertake venepuncture/cannulation when requested by healthcare professionals (once competency is completed).
- To undertake catheterisation where competency is completed and applicable in a clinical area of employment.
- Under the direction of a Registered Nurse staff maintain and develop own skills including the below clinical skills. These will be related to the clinical area a Health Care Assistant is employed in and competencies.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details of the job responsibilities are in the attached Job Description. Some of the main tasks are detailed below:
To include, but not limited to as a non-registered care worker and dependent on the skills required for the clinical area you are employed within:
- Provide excellent customer care skills to ensure patients come first.
- Undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties to deliver agreed plans of care, acting on own initiative.
- Mentor and support new to care and Health Care Support Workers on the care certificate and to be a buddy to any new starters.
- To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and experience an excellent patient experience whilst using our Trust services, respecting customs, and religious beliefs at all times.
- Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
- To care for enhanced care observation patients as required, under the Trusts Assessment, Observation and 1:1 Engagement for General Adults, Children and Young People Policy. This may involve fulfilling the roles and responsibilities of a Mental Health Care Assistant delivering enhanced care observation, once MHCA related training study days have been attended.
- To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
- Provide support and assistance to professionals in the implementation of plans of care for individual patients.
- Assist with fluid and dietary needs of patients including completion of menu cards, thickening fluids (as directed by dietician/care plan), recording intake and output of fluids and solids consumed.
- As directed to collect specimens from patients and to record all vital signs of a patients. These could include routine observations of weight, blood pressure,temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation levels. Report any abnormalities and concerns to a Registered Nurse
- Recognise when patients are in pain and discomfort and report to a designated registrant Nurse/AHP of a patient
- To undertake venepuncture/cannulation when requested by healthcare professionals (once competency is completed).
- To undertake catheterisation where competency is completed and applicable in a clinical area of employment.
- Under the direction of a Registered Nurse staff maintain and develop own skills including the below clinical skills. These will be related to the clinical area a Health Care Assistant is employed in and competencies.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above or equivalent
- Relevant L3 qualification /apprenticeship in Health care or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality employed (e.g. Medical/Surgery area or Operating Dept. Practice for posts in Theatre) Or Willingness to work towards and complete the Senior Healthcare Support Worker level 3 apprenticeship
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a UK hospital or registered care setting
- Experience of taking clinical observations
- Customer care experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within Trauma & Orthopaedic 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
- Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker
- Ability to cope with change
- Moderate IT skills
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication. Able to communicate respectfully verbally and in writing.
- Ability to undertake venepuncture and/or Cannulation (or willingness to complete competency once in post)
Desirable
- Associate mentor course to support learners
Special Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work full shift patterns, including early/late/night shifts and weekends and bank holidays
- Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above or equivalent
- Relevant L3 qualification /apprenticeship in Health care or equivalent qualification in the area of speciality employed (e.g. Medical/Surgery area or Operating Dept. Practice for posts in Theatre) Or Willingness to work towards and complete the Senior Healthcare Support Worker level 3 apprenticeship
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- Health and Social Care Level 3 or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a healthcare assistant in a UK hospital or registered care setting
- Experience of taking clinical observations
- Customer care experience
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within Trauma & Orthopaedic 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
- Understands the role and remit of Unregistered worker
- Ability to cope with change
- Moderate IT skills
- Clear and accurate written and verbal communication. Able to communicate respectfully verbally and in writing.
- Ability to undertake venepuncture and/or Cannulation (or willingness to complete competency once in post)
Desirable
- Associate mentor course to support learners
Special Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work full shift patterns, including early/late/night shifts and weekends and bank holidays
- Manual handling of patients, using lifting aids
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- We will expect your values and behaviours to mirror those of the Trust
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
