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Healthcare Assistant

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Wokingham, RG41 2RE £26,618 a year Permanent Posted 2 September 2026 Apply by 9 September 2026

Home Office register entry: Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Derby

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Role description

Job summary

Are you an experienced Band 2 or Band 3 Healthcare Assistant looking for a change? Or maybe you are someone who has always felt you would like to care for others but have no experience?

At Wokingham Hospital, we have two wards within our Inpatient Unit, caring for adults of any age with a wide mix of health care needs. We are a 24 hour service 365 days a year, mostly nursing led with support from the medical and therapy teams. The role aims to serve our patients, promote their independence, and support the service and team.

In addition to ensuring you develop the skills needed to deliver a high standard of personal care to the patients on our wards, BHFT is keen to provide access to any additional training. A number of our current HCAs have progressed to achieve qualifications including NVQ, sponsored Nurse Associate Training, and overseas Nursing adaptation programmes. We recognise not all staff wish to pursue these qualifications, so will also provide access to shorter non-academic courses that will enhance the care you deliver on a daily basis too.

The unit is based in Wokingham close to shops and public transport for easy commuting, and Wokingham Community Hospital staff are eligible for 'fringe London weighting' under agenda for change, which equates to an additional 5% of your basic NHS salary, and free staff parking on our Hospital site

Main duties of the job

  • Work closely as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to support qualified nurses in the care of patients requiring medical and rehabilitation support.
  • Responsible for the assistance of patient's care needs, such as washing, dressing, mobilising and promoting their independence in all activities of daily living.
  • Patient safety and infection control practice.
  • Participating in training and support.

About us

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we're committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

  • Caring for and about you is our top priority
  • Committed to providing good quality, safe services
  • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance
  • 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities
  • 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
  • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
  • Free parking across Trust sites

Details

Date posted

02 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£26,618 a year per annum (Incl. of HCAS)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

371-CHS1346

Job locations

Wokingham InPatient Unit, Wokingham Hospital

41 Barkham Road

Wokingham

Berkshire

RG41 2RE

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

The must haves for you to be considered for this role:

  • Understanding and compassionate attitude to the care of people.
  • Good understanding and use of IT programmes as we are a digital Trust
  • Work flexibly in a 24/7 service (Including share of weekend/ day and night shifts).

If you recognise yourself in these requirements, we recommend you apply today!

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role. We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, its important that examples and responses given in your supporting statement genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.

In addition to explaining how you meet the person specification, you must complete your employment history for at least the last five years. Any experience, skills or responsibilities referenced in your supporting statement should be evidenced within your employment history. Applications that do not include sufficient employment history to support the experience claimed may not be shortlisted.

We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Stonewall Proud Employer, Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.

We are happy to answer any questions that you may have. Please don't hesitate to contact: Ellen Bowley on 0118 9046064 or ellen.bowley@berkshire.nhs.uk who'll be delighted to help.

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education, qualifications or training

Essential

  • English and Maths (A*-C or 9-4) GCSE or equivalent qualification
  • Care Certificate or willingness to undertake the Care Certificate.

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience of delivering excellent customer service

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Essential

  • Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
  • Proficient IT skills; able to input, save and open information in a variety of systems.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with colleagues in a variety of roles and seniorities, and service users where there may be barriers to understanding or engagement.

Additional Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to travel to multiple sites during the course of the working day where the location may be challenging to reach via public transport.

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

Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

Wokingham InPatient Unit, Wokingham Hospital

41 Barkham Road

Wokingham

Berkshire

RG41 2RE

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/

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