Healthcare Assistant (UK) | Roles, Balancing Medical School, NHS, Interview | Life of Helena
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- Hey everyone,
I've decided to do a work series for people interested in different jobs suitable for students with flexible hours (zero hour contracts). Today I'll be going into details of what the role of a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) entails as I get this question a lot. Applying for a HCA role can be difficult sometimes. I'll be touching on the type of roles expected by a HCA in a hospital and community. Everywhere is different for a HCA so I'll high recommend doing your research and find out what role is suitable for you.
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0:00 Introduction
0:36 What is a HCA?
1:23 Role of a HCA
4:15 How to apply for a HCA job?
5:41 Qualification / Requirements
6:02 Interviews
7:04 Balancing university and working
8:09 Pros
11:12 Cons
11:37 Uniform and ID badge
Useful links:
What is a HCA?
www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/expl...
Progression from a HCA to Nursing Associate (and more!)
www.rcn.org.uk/professional-d...
www.search.co.uk/blog/2018/09...
NHS website Job Search (HCA, Healthcare Assistant)
www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/search_vac...
NHS pay scales 2017-18
www.rcn.org.uk/employment-and...
Royal College of Nursing
www.rcn.org.uk
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Really helpful and in-depth, thank you! I am applying for HCA roles at the minute and then hopefully Medicine
in the near future once I have the experience! Wish me luck and can't wait to see more videos. Subscribed!
Best of luck! Thank you for watching and subscribing ✨
Update: I got a HCA job! Thank you for all your help Helena
Aww, I’m happy you got the job! No worries 💕
How did u get it I’ve been having difficulty in applying from overseas
How did you get it please and how do I apply from Nigeria? Kindly be of help. Thanks
How did you do it?? All my applications has been declined
@@lorenaimhanwa honestly sometimes you just have to keep trying🫠on my third try I got invited to an interview. I haven’t done the interview yet but honestly don’t give up!
I've just been offered a HCA job and accepted. I start 28th January with physio training (manual handling etc). I'm excited but nervous. My job is working with mentally impaired 18+. I've worked with this background before but never the toiletry side or washing side to it. I've heard it gets easier after the first few times. Thanks for the advice, it's really helped me understand alot more and be more calm and prepared! 😊 P. S I'm working between 7am - 9pm full time.
I'm glad you got offered a job! Yes, you will start to get used to the role after doing a couple of shifts. I hope it goes well! Thank you for watching. I'm happy you found this video helpful ☺️
Literally first video and I subscribed, love how clearly you delivered this information 🤍
You’re welcome. Thank you for subscribing! ✨
Brilliant and informative video! It's amazing to see what it's like on the frontline during these unprecedented times! I really appreciate the hard work and dedication of all NHS employees to help defeat this invisible killer! I applied for an Healthcare Assistant and emailed beforehand expressing my interest and asking if I could do it as an Apprenticeship. I was told they would let me do it as an Apprenticeship in a department which was happy. I literally applied with no experience just my passion and interest (I didn't even have a Care Certificate and I only had basic First Aid knowledge). I was invited to an Interview. I found the Interview alright not too hard. Fortunately and I'm very grateful, I was successful and I am going through security clearance. In the future, I aim to complete a Nursing Degree Apprenticeship and eventually work myself up the ranks to become a Nurse Consultant. Being 18, it will be daunting but I can't wait to get started!
Thank you for watching.
Great news! I wish you all the best of luck and stay safe ✨
Wonderful attitude
Do not give up, keep pressing through to achieve all of your goals
Very helpful video! Thank you
Very informative video! I've been trying to apply as a bank HCA as well
Thank you. I'm glad you found this video useful.
It can be tricky sometimes. I hope you get one soon. Keep on applying.
Thank you for this video!
No worries!
Thank you very much ,God bless you❤️
I used to be a HCA before I became a qualified occupational therapist 😊
That's really good! I hope you're enjoying your job
Hi, do you have twitter or/and instagram so I can contact you for more information please
Hey! My Instagram is @Helenalife_
Hi Wura Gold. How can I become a occupational therapist??
I'm working as a HCA for 3 years.
It would be really helpful if you would tell me.
Thank you
@@alexandrarusu3966 I went to university and studied occupational therapy
Job role depends on where you are working. If it’s wards you are doing basic things a nurse would. Eg help dressing patients, helping people eat their food , checking vitals, help people get around.
Yes, that’s true
Great video 👏🏾
Thank you!
Great informative video .thanks very much .keep it up
No worries. Thanks, will do!
Hi! Have you worked in a mental health in-hospital setting as a HCA? If so, how is the role different from a regular ward like Med-- Surg? Thanks!
Just watched your video and it was really helpful. I’d like to know the questions to ask at the end of an interview. Thank you
Hello Helena I just found your channel. I'll be moving to the UK soon. I studied Orthopedic Technology in my home country. I've done some online courses like CPR, nursing assistant and healthcare assistant programs online. Any certification programs?
Really helpful video!!
Thank you, glad you found this video helpful!
Do I need IELTS exam and what
What type of IELTS exam and score
Hi! Just a sharing to all, I am a Licensed Midwife in the Philippines and also worked as a Midwife since right after i passed the Licensure examination now i am currently working as Health Care Assistant in one of the Community Hospital here in Singapore, but confusing about my job role because they don't allow HCA to do the Vital Signs monitoring even i am doing it before. Anyway thanks for sharing this. 👍
I know you said it’s 37.5 hours a week but can you do overtime? If you wanted more shifts? Also is the pay good? I’m looking into doing this always wanted to work is hospitals as I could not do office work! I like to be on my feet moving around I even looked at Porter jobs but the pay isn’t great I just want to be able to interact with patients etc but also have a good wage to be able to still be able to rent a place and go on holidays etc. Also is the pension good? Thank You
I’m a 16 year old about to start a healthcare assistant apprenticeship.. this was so helpful thank you girl💓
Where are u starting ? Please give me info
You're welcome! Good luck!
How did you apply for the apprenticeship
I've just been accepted for an Apprentice HCA 1st interview. I'm very excited but naturally quite nervous.
I'm not sure if I will get a place but I'm willing to try. My second plan, if this one fails is to go straight back into college and study my way up.
The only concern I have is I'm a 22 year old mum of two, who are 1 and 3...night time arrangements will be tough 🥱
Didn't get it 😓...not giving up though. Going to go through the college route x
@@Shannon-nl1dz I’m proud of you for persevering 💗
@@laurenparker7334 sadly my mental health took a turn for the worst just after I sent my application. I was also attacked at my new job by some customers and so I'm struggling with pretty much everything right now. Been tough but I'm sure I'll get there one day 💚 x
just applied thank you
Yay, that’s good! No worries✨
Hello,please can you tell me how to go on with application?thank you
@@shalommagalore783 nhs jobs
Hi again 😂 I just wanted to ask I’m graduating this year and finishing all assignments like May and I’m thinking to start applying for hca roles in March is that okay? Would they expect me to start straight away so should I wait to apply for the roles? Looking on nhs jobs I’ve seen many hca roles coming through with a month of training but they don’t say how quickly they want you to start and idk I actually want to wait till summer is almost over to apply
Hey!
It's hard to say how quickly the jobs expect you to start working. I'll say start applying a month or two before you graduate if you want the job by May, so March seems reasonable. If you find some jobs available now, there's no harm in applying as well. I hope it goes well. Best of luck!
What experience might they expect as a requirement?
Hi do you need apprenticeship to start as an healthcare assistant or can I just apply stright away as i have a certificate qualification related to health care.
You have earned a new subscriber😊from Ukraine,I'm coming to the UK soon,praying to get a good job
Thank you for subscribing. Wish you all the best!
ALSO if you apply straight away will they give you training?
This is very informative thank you! I have just got a HCA job in a nursing home (I didn’t have previous experience, so I am over the moon! Whilst working there I will be doing NVQ Lvl 2 in health and social care, and my plan is once I have the qualification and I have some experience (like a year I’d say), I’d like to apply to my local hospital as a HCA but I got my GCSE in my home country, do you think they would require me to do a language exam in english here in the UK? :) i hope that makes sensex
Hey, congrats for getting the job! Yes, getting an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is a good idea. In regards to doing a language exam, it might be worth contacting the hospital to find out this information.
InstaBlaster.
What can i work if i have a diploma of healthcare support (RQF) ?
This video was so informative to me thanks so much Helena. I’ve got an assessment next week for a HCA job with NHS. I’m supposed to write a numeracy and literacy test, I’d like to ask what do I wear to this assessment? Xx
Thank you. I’m glad you found this video helpful. I’ll suggest smart or smart causal wear. Best of luck with your assessment!
@@LifeofHelena thanks so much hun xx
I’m finishing my last year of level 3 health & social care & I was thinking of getting a health care assistant job or healthcare support worker. Is it possible to get these roles through an apprenticeship, also what is the difference from working in a hospital compared to community.
@lucy r level 3 is two years love
Dear , Iam Bindu I have done my diploma in Radiographer, and have 2 years experience, Iam interested in working as senior care assistants, Will you provide any job vacancy in your job site, I have HCPC registration and also UKVI band 5.5 , I will do work in any care unit sector
I got the job thanks to this video!☺️☺️☺️
I'm a bsc nursing
okay first very informative.i applied for a HCA job.i pray i would be called for an interview
Thank you. I wish you the best of luck!
I wish I saw this earlier I’m looking into being a physiotherapy and want to get a hca role in the rehabilitation/therapy wards as a bank or full time before becoming an actual physio. It’s been hard seeing these roles so I hope I’m lucky I have a lot of qualifications that relates to the job thankfully but I’ve never had a job interview before so that would be very new.
Also if u don’t mind me asking what kind if shoes do you wear? And when doing full time how many days a week? Is it possible that you can switch to bank role after doing full time?
Hey,
I really hope you find the role you're looking for soon! It will definitely be a good experience for you.
In terms of shoes, I wear comfortable, covered shoes with good soles. The store Clarks have good pairs, but they are not particularly glamorous lol.
In terms of the shifts, this varies in different workplaces. For example, where I work, full-time HCA worker either work across 3 days (12.5 hours x 3 days a week) or 5 days (7.5 hours x 5 days a week). So, both shifts will add up to 37.5 hours a week.
Yes, it's possible to switch to bank roles. I guess you just have to speak to your employer.
I hope this helps.
@@LifeofHelena thank you so much for responding this helped a lot. Do you mind me asking how long the process took? Did u have to apply for multiple hca roles and when you do get the role do they expect you to start immediately? I’m about graduating this year and I’m wondering when to start applying.
@@maliamalis6389 No worries! I applied to a lot of HCA jobs and I tried applying for a while before getting a job.
Before I started my first shift, it took about 2/3weeks. I had to go for induction, trainings and other checks first.
Im a new HCA today... Its a great job for entry level but girl covid makes it 10x confusing
do you have any tips, i’m applying and graduated this year and having no luck so far 🥲
Hi! Is HCA same as Healthcare Support Worker in the UK?
Yes, it’s similar
Hey with the banks staff, I was told that you have to work as a permanent staff before you can become a bank staff, is this true? Also do you apply by searching HCA BANK staff? Thanks xx
Hey, I worked as a bank staff from the start. But, I guess I already had previous experience in the healthcare sector (maybe that's why, I'm not entirely sure). Also yes, I just search 'HCA bank’ or ‘healthcare assistant bank'. I hope this helps!
@@LifeofHelena thank you !! I’ve had experience as I was on a OT degree course but I’m now taking a gap year, do you think this will help? x
@@daniellaageh1428 No worries! Your OT degree could possibly help, it's probably worth contacting different jobs and asking too.
Bank as in this same bank m thinking abt
Hi I was wondering do you get to choose which department you want to do your training as hca
Hello! Usually, it will say what department is advertised on the website but some jobs might give you the option to choose.
Is there a course online to apply
I am currently working as a carer in one of the care homes.
Hello,
You can apply for the HCA job on the NHS website
I'm currently working as a nurse, and I want to downgrade back as a health care assistant, I used to work as one before I went uni
Oh, interesting! Do you mind me asking why you want to change from a nurse to a HCA?
@@LifeofHelena I loved being a health care assistant as I enjoyed making a difference to patients stay in hospital. I have been a nurse for nearly 7 years and I think it's time to go back as a health care assistant 😊
@@hayleyastbury8621 Why go back to an healthcare Assistant your over skilled there are nursing roles in the hospital and community that requires you to take on less responsibility depending on the department. You are paid more can use your degree to travel to other countries and recognised all over the world it is an accomplishment in it's self.
Hi I'm a RN nurse looking health assesstens jobe plz help mi
In need of a sponsorship agency for healthcare assistance or senior carer job
Any suggestions? Thank you
Hello!
You can search for jobs on the NHS website, Indeed or Total Job. I have a new video explain everything in detail. Hopefully, this will help!
th-cam.com/video/Suzlo4u3BN0/w-d-xo.html
Is this job available only in uk or other European countries
Hey, I’m sure other European countries have HCA roles
Can you become a HCA during college at 17/18 or is there any job like this that i can do for my medical school application?
Never mind you answered my question in the vid
Hello Helena,am a health assistance nurse in Ghana with 6years working experience, can you please help get a job in UK, thanks
Hello!
You can search for jobs on the NHS website, Indeed or Total Job. I have a new video explain everything in detail. Hopefully, this will help!
th-cam.com/video/Suzlo4u3BN0/w-d-xo.html
Do I need to pass A level exam to get HCA job
You don’t need a levels
Hello Helena I’m a nurse assistant in Ghana can you help me with an agency to apply to be an HCA in the UK?
Hello, you can check the NHS website, Indeed UK and Total Jobs
Do you get paid for the training?
I got paid for the hours I spent at training
Do you think they will accept applicant from overseas?
Yes they actually do
Hello!
Yes, this video explains everything in detail.
th-cam.com/video/Suzlo4u3BN0/w-d-xo.html
Hi sister Helena
I’m Naomi from Ghana
I’m a graduate Nurse associate and currently working in a private clinic in Ghana
I want to apply for a job as a Nurse associate in the UK
Pls can I apply and are they employing Nurse Associates plssss I desperately need someone over there for more info💕🙏🏽
I love your content and I hope we can be friends🥰
Hello!
I have a new video explain everything in detail. Hopefully, this will help!
th-cam.com/video/Suzlo4u3BN0/w-d-xo.html
How important is maths? I struggle with numbers since I’m dyslexic so that’s what stops me. Last year I didn’t go to an interview because they wanted us to do a maths test. But im going to at least try this time.
Great
All the Best
Am rooting for you
You've got my back
Sis I’m the same I don’t like maths 💀💀it’s not dyslexia though dyslexia is only for words and English I heard I’m very good at English but there’s another name for people who aren’t good at math the same way people are dyslexic…it’s not that we are dumb it just doesn’t register as quickly as others 😭
I’ve just got a job as. A bank healthcare assistant . So excited but so nervous. Xx
You’ll be fine. I wish you the best of luck x
Four months since you posted that video. You should have a wilder view now. Could you tell me, is there an opportunity to develop in the HCA role please? Or I must have a certain degree and years spent at a University to apply for Band 3 job?
Another question would be about shift. Do you think is that possible to start work from 8:30 or 9am plus eight hours on five days a week as a Health Care Assistant in a Hospital? Your answer would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
You don't need a degree to apply for a Band 3 HCA.
Yes, you can do further trainings. If the opportunity comes, you can progress from an HCA to a Nursing Associate, Nursing Apprenticeship or Assistant practitioners/Associate Practitioner. Nursing Associate is an apprenticeship and you have the chance to study towards becoming a Registered Nurse (if you want).
You can check these websites for more information:
www.rcn.org.uk/professional-development/your-career/hca/career-paths-for-hcas
www.search.co.uk/blog/2018/09/how-to-climb-the-nhs-career-ladder-from-healthcare-assistant-to-registered-nurse
In regards to the shifts, it might be possible to start work at that time and work for those hours.
If you don’t mind, how old are you?
Approaching mid 20's
Please I am a registered nurse in Ghana. How can I apply for HCA work in the UK.
Will be glad if you could give me a link to apply.
Saaa Ghana nanka u won't apply.... Prosper
You actually don't need your GCSE at all I have just got a job being a hca and I don't have my GCSE
I’m glad you got the job!
The requirements for HCA jobs varies. It’s just important to look at the requirements for the job. I’ve applied to different HCA jobs and sometimes they require:
GCSEs (Maths and English)
or literacy and numeracy test
or just previous experience (sometimes)
or a healthcare related certificate
Congratulations Jemma, I'm looking forward to get a job in HCA in UK. Any advice on how to go about it?
I recognise that uniform 😂
Boring
Why aren’t you wise bro?
I assume you were looking for a twerk video? Go somewhere else
Hey everyone,
I’ve been getting a few questions about applying for an HCA job from abroad or relocating to the UK to work as an HCA.
I have a TH-cam video explaining everything in detail:
th-cam.com/video/Suzlo4u3BN0/w-d-xo.html
Here are the links explaining the following requirements to be eligible for a Health and Care Worker Visa from the UK government website:
Check out these links for information about this:
www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/your-job
hcacareers.co.uk/relocating-to-the-uk/
Check the NHS jobs website for HCA jobs. Other ways to find jobs that provide sponsorship:
you can search for “Tier 2 Visa Sponsorship Job” on websites such as, Indeed, & Totaljobs etc.
I hope this helps. Wish you all the best!
Do I need IELTS and what type of IELTS exam and score
@@blessingdouglas7888 Yes. You need to pass the Secure English Language Test (SELT) and score at least level B1.
Here are the providers accepted:
- LanguageCert
- Pearson
- PSI Services (UK) Ltd
- IELTS SELT Consortium
Check here for more info: www.gov.uk/health-care-worker-visa/knowledge-of-english
Please I want to know whether someone who did psychology in school but is interested in HCA jobs and is from Nigeria, can the person be eligible and also what are the requirements