How to become a Healthcare Assistant
Hands-on support for patients and registered staff. Often the first step into a clinical NHS career, with no degree required to start.
What you'll need
A typical path
£25,272 now → £25,272 in 0 yrs
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Healthcare Assistant
Year 0 · Band 2 · entry
Common questions
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It varies by route — see the step-by-step timeline above for a typical path.
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Indicative — England 2026/27 Agenda for Change basic pay, excludes High Cost Area Supplements, unsocial-hours and overtime. Typical timings are national averages, not guarantees. Not financial advice. See data sources.