Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant (Orthopaedic Trauma Unit)

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Job summary

Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant (Orthopaedic Trauma Unit)

PLEASE NOTE: You must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application - we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Are you an enthusiastic, energetic person who would enjoy working in a diverse, exciting and rewarding clinical area?

The Orthopaedic Trauma Unit is looking for enthusiastic, caring and motivated individuals to join our friendly, professional and successful team as Healthcare Assistants.

We are able to offer opportunities for development with weekly ward teaching covering a range of topics.

We also offer the opportunity to undertake additional roles within the ward, such as link nurse roles, which will be supported with additional training.

We are looking for candidates with a desire to provide compassionate support and care, good communication skills, a flexible approach and enthusiasm to work within the team.

Main duties of the job

Why begin your career with us:

A supportive environment where your learning and development truly matter.

Opportunities to apply for apprenticeship routes after probation, including:

**The Nursing Associate Apprenticeship and the Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship (**to be eligible to apply for Nursing apprenticeships, you must meet the university's academic entry requirements, and the relevant apprenticeship rules).

Structured progression for those who want to build a long-term future in healthcare.

Hands-on experience in a busy acute hospital -- the perfect foundation for a clinical career.

A team that values compassion, communication and a willingness to learn.

What we're looking for:

You don't need previous healthcare experience -- just the right values. If you're caring, reliable, eager to learn and committed to making a difference, you'll fit right in. Good communication skills and a compassionate approach are essential.

Please Note: This role requires full-time working (37.5 hours per week) on a rota basis covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

About us

Reading sits on the river Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

Our "CARE" values:Compassionate, Aspirational, Resourceful, Excellent, reflect the type of Trust we aspire to be and you can join our dedicated and talented staff to make this happen.

Date posted

12 August 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

193-7951290PCG

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG5 1AN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

What youll be doing:

As a Healthcare Assistant, youll play a vital role in delivering highquality care under the supervision of Registered Practitioners. Your responsibilities will include:

Always acting in the patients best interests.

Supporting patients with dignity, compassion and respect.

Providing personalised care to people from all backgrounds.

Noticing and reporting any changes in a patients condition.

Learning and performing clinical skills once trained, such as venepuncture and cannulation.

Offering enhanced support to patients who need closer supervision.

Guiding and supporting junior or less experienced colleagues.

If youre ready to start a career with purpose one that offers real progression, nationally recognised qualifications and the chance to make a difference every day wed love you to join our team.

Job description

Job responsibilities

What youll be doing:

As a Healthcare Assistant, youll play a vital role in delivering highquality care under the supervision of Registered Practitioners. Your responsibilities will include:

Always acting in the patients best interests.

Supporting patients with dignity, compassion and respect.

Providing personalised care to people from all backgrounds.

Noticing and reporting any changes in a patients condition.

Learning and performing clinical skills once trained, such as venepuncture and cannulation.

Offering enhanced support to patients who need closer supervision.

Guiding and supporting junior or less experienced colleagues.

If youre ready to start a career with purpose one that offers real progression, nationally recognised qualifications and the chance to make a difference every day wed love you to join our team.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Successful completion of Trust's Band 2 Developmental Passport or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of competence

Desirable

NVQ / QCF level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care

Skills

Essential

Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Demonstrates an empathetic, caring and sensitive approach to patients, relatives and carers

Desirable

Venepuncture/ ECG/ cannulation/ Theatre escort training

Experience

Essential

Experience as Healthcare Assistant within an acute hospital environment or equivalent setting

Desirable

Trauma & orthopaedic experience

Person Specification

Education

Essential

Successful completion of Trust's Band 2 Developmental Passport or ability to demonstrate equivalent level of competence

Desirable

NVQ / QCF level 3 in Health or Health and Social Care

Skills

Essential

Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Demonstrates an empathetic, caring and sensitive approach to patients, relatives and carers

Desirable

Venepuncture/ ECG/ cannulation/ Theatre escort training

Experience

Essential

Experience as Healthcare Assistant within an acute hospital environment or equivalent setting

Desirable

Trauma & orthopaedic experience

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG5 1AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

London Road

Reading

RG5 1AN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)