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Healthcare Assistant (Level 3)
Role summary
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The Healthcare Assistant provides practical and personal care under the supervision of registered nurses and other clinical staff. Typical duties include assisting with washing, dressing, nutrition, mobility, observations, patient comfort, housekeeping and accurate record keeping. Applicants are generally expected to hold, or be willing to complete, relevant care training such as an NHS Care Certificate or equivalent, and demonstrate experience in a healthcare or care setting. The role requires compassion, patience, reliability, good communication, confidentiality and the ability to work safely as part of a multidisciplinary team. Candidates may need occupational health clearance, background checks and the flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the UK
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About Honeybeerecruitment.com Ltd. trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP)
Honeybee Recruitment.com Ltd, trading as Military Medical Personnel (MMP), is a specialist UK recruitment and workforce provider focused on healthcare and medical staffing. The company supports organisations including the NHS, private healthcare providers and defence-related medical services by supplying qualified clinical, nursing, allied health and support personnel. MMP recruits candidates for temporary, permanent and contract positions across the United Kingdom and may assist with compliance checks, onboarding and placement administration. Roles can involve working in hospitals, clinics, community settings or military medical environments. Candidates are normally expected to meet appropriate professional, safeguarding, occupational health and right-to-work requirements. As with any recruitment agency, applicants should confirm the employing organisation, contract terms, pay arrangements, location, shift pattern and any required certifications directly before accepting an offer.