Healthcare Assistant – Medical Outpatients(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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Uk
January 16, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

About the Opportunity

Are you someone who genuinely cares about people and wants to build a rewarding career in healthcare? We are recruiting Healthcare Assistants to join our busy and diverse Medical Outpatients Department, where patient care, teamwork, and learning go hand in hand.

Our outpatient clinics cover a wide range of medical specialties, including Respiratory, Cardiology, Rheumatology, and more. This role offers meaningful patient contact, professional development, and the chance to be part of a compassionate, forward-thinking NHS Trust.

If you are early in your healthcare journey or already experienced, we will support you to grow.

 Your Role in the Team

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting patients and clinical staff by delivering safe, respectful, and high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Supporting patients with personal care such as washing, dressing, and meals
  • Observing and recording vital signs, including NEWS (National Early Warning Scores)
  • Carrying out blood glucose and ketone monitoring after training
  • Collecting clinical specimens (urine, stool, swabs, wound samples, COVID-19 tests)
  • Assisting with clinical procedures such as ECGs, venepuncture, and cannulation (following training and competency sign-off)
  • Supporting nurses and doctors using safe and aseptic techniques
  • Encouraging patients with health, wellbeing, and lifestyle changes
  • Maintaining dignity, privacy, and respect at all times

Training, Development & Progression

  • We believe in developing our people.
  • Candidates without the required competencies will be appointed as a Band 2 Trainee Healthcare Assistant
  • Clear progression to Band 3 once training and competencies are completed
  • Full induction programme and ongoing clinical supervision
  • Access to NHS learning pathways and apprenticeships

 Is This Role Right for You?

Healthcare can be challenging but incredibly fulfilling. You will work closely with patients who may be anxious, unwell, or vulnerable. Compassion, resilience, teamwork, and good communication are essential.

If you enjoy working with people, supporting others through difficult moments, and contributing to a caring environment, this role could be an excellent fit.

 About DBTH

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of Yorkshire’s leading acute trusts, serving over 440,000 people across three main hospital sites and community services.

We work by a shared set of values known as “The DBTH Way”, built on kindness, respect, and collaboration. We actively support flexible working, inclusion, and equality, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including disabled applicants and under-represented groups.

 What We Offer

  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • Generous annual leave under NHS Terms & Conditions
  • Extensive learning and development opportunities
  • Health and wellbeing support services
  • NHS salary sacrifice and car lease schemes
  • Discounts on shopping, travel, dining, and leisure

 Person Requirements

Essential

  • Experience providing personal care in a healthcare or care setting
  • Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker qualification or equivalent experience
  • Care Certificate (or willingness to complete within 3 months)

Willingness to complete training in:

  • Vital signs
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Urinalysis and screening swabs
  • Basic IT and computer skills
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

  • GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
  • Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker qualification or equivalent experience
  • Experience in an acute hospital setting
  • Experience supporting junior staff or trainees

 Safeguarding & Checks

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with NHS safeguarding requirements.
 https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

 Visa & Sponsorship Information

Please note that Band 2 and Band 3 roles are not eligible for Skilled Worker or Health & Care visa sponsorship from 9 April 2025.

Check visa eligibility here:
https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

 Employer Details

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Doncaster Royal Infirmary
Armthorpe Road
Doncaster
DN2 5LT

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