Healthcare Assistant | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

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 is 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.

Important requirements: you must be in the UK, have current experience of working in a UK healthcare setting as an HCA, and possess a high level of spoken and written English. Please do not use AI software for completion of your application for this role.

Responsibilities

Assist the nursing team with the care of patients, ensuring smooth running of the department.

Support clinically the ward/department team, acting in the best interests of patients, and treating colleagues with respect and dignity.

Carry out 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 vital signs and the National Early Warning Score (NEWS2), and advising the registrant nurse of any changes in a patient's condition.

Provide care for enhanced care observation patients (1:1) or bay‐based observation as required.

Support the implementation of plans of care for individual patients.

Assist patients to eat and drink, including menu selection and awareness of special diets and cultural requirements.

Assist patients in maintaining personal hygiene.

Contribute to the safe movement of patients, mobilising and moving patients using equipment as required and following mobility assessment to ensure patient comfort.

Qualifications

Experience in a UK healthcare setting as a Health Care Assistant.

High level of spoken and written English.

Ability to work under direct or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse/Nursing Associate.

ApprenticeshipThis vacancy is linked with an opportunity for apprenticeship for those eligible. You will not be required to undertake an apprenticeship if you have previously completed a relevant apprenticeship, NVQ or similar healthcare qualification.

Visa Sponsorship

If you require 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, is not included on the Immigration Salary List, or is below RQF Level 6.

Applicants on a Graduate Visa seeking to switch to a Skilled Worker Visa must check eligibility under the latest UKVI requirements.

BenefitsFrimley NHS Foundation Trust offers a supportive working environment, a full programme of training and development, and a range of employee benefits. We provide first‐class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

EEO StatementFrimley 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.

This advert closes on Thursday 4 Jun 2026.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Frimley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-06-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English