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Patient Services Assistant
Role summary
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The Patient Services Assistant supports patients and clinical teams with non-clinical care, comfort, movement, nutrition, preparation and general ward or department duties. Responsibilities may include assisting with patient transfers, maintaining a safe and clean environment, transporting equipment, serving refreshments and communicating concerns to registered staff. Candidates are expected to demonstrate kindness, patience, reliability and respect for confidentiality and dignity. Good communication, teamwork and an understanding of safeguarding, infection prevention and health and safety are important. Previous experience in healthcare, customer service or a caring environment may be helpful, although relevant training is usually provided. The role requires physical stamina, flexibility and willingness to work shifts, including 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
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
About York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and community healthcare services across North Yorkshire and surrounding areas. Its main facilities include York Hospital, Scarborough Hospital, Bridlington Hospital, Malton Community Hospital and a range of community locations. The Trust delivers emergency, specialist, surgical, medical, maternity, outpatient and diagnostic services to a large and diverse population. As a teaching organisation, it works with universities and other partners to support education, professional development, research and innovation. The Trust employs a broad workforce, including doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, administrative teams, estates staff and patient support workers. It promotes compassionate, safe and inclusive care, while offering NHS benefits such as annual leave, pension membership, occupational support and access to training. Roles may involve working across different departments and sites according to service needs.