HCA - Orthopaedic Ward

The London Clinic; West End; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Private medical cover

Pension

Employee assistance programme

Blue light card discounts

Cycle to work

Electric car scheme

Subsidised staff restaurant

Recognition programmes

Job summary

The London Clinic is looking for a Healthcare Assistant (Band 3) to join the Orthopaedics and Spinal Ward. You will support patients with personal care, mobility and daily needs, helping them recover after surgery in a busy hospital environment.

You will work a 37.5 hour week on a rotating shift pattern covering days and nights, with a permanent contract. A focus on dignity, confidentiality and teamwork is essential as you help maintain a safe, clean ward and monitor patients’ wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Recent experience as Healthcare Assistant on an acute surgical ward.
• Experience caring for patients before or after surgery.
• Experience helping patients with personal care and mobility.
• Confidence completing and recording clinical observations.
• Ability to notice changes in a patient’s condition and report them quickly.
• Kind, patient and respectful approach to care.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to stay calm and organised in a busy ward.
• Understanding of confidentiality, infection prevention and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Help patients with washing, dressing, toileting and other personal care while protecting their dignity.
• Support patients to move, change position and walk safely as they recover from surgery.
• Help patients with eating and drinking to support their health and recovery.
• Check and record temperature, pulse, blood pressure, breathing rate, oxygen levels and fluid balance.
• Tell the registered nurse immediately if you notice a change in a patient's condition.
• Listen to patients and provide reassurance when they are in pain, worried or less independent.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Keep patient information private and secure.
• Help maintain a clean, safe and well organised ward.
• Follow infection prevention and patient safety procedures.
• Use equipment safely and report any faults.
• Complete tasks given to you by a registered nurse when you have the correct training and skills.
• Attend training and keep your knowledge and skills up to date.

Skills

HC Assistant experience

Mobility support

Clinical observations

Confidentiality

Communication

Calm under pressure

Job description

We have a great opportunity to join our Orthopaedics and Spinal Ward at The London Clinic. You will work with a supportive clinical team and care for patients before and after orthopaedic and spinal surgery.Your care and attention will make an important difference during each patient's recovery. You will help patients with their personal care, movement and daily needs while encouraging them to regain their confidence and independence.

Main duties of the job

• Help patients with washing, dressing, toileting and other personal care while protecting their dignity.
• Support patients to move, change position and walk safely as they recover from surgery.
• Help patients with eating and drinking to support their health and recovery.
• Check and record temperature, pulse, blood pressure, breathing rate, oxygen levels and fluid balance.
• Tell the registered nurse immediately if you notice a change in a patient's condition.
• Listen to patients and provide reassurance when they are in pain, worried or less independent.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• Keep patient information private and secure.
• Help maintain a clean, safe and well organised ward.
• Follow infection prevention and patient safety procedures.
• Use equipment safely and report any faults.
• Complete tasks given to you by a registered nurse when you have the correct training and skills.
• Attend training and keep your knowledge and skills up to date.

About us

As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, we care for over 120,000 patients each year. What makes us different is what we do with that success. We reinvest it into our services, our technology and, most importantly, our people. From developing innovative new ways of delivering care to supporting continuous learning and career progression, we are always looking ahead. Based in the heart of London's medical district, you will be part of an organisation delivering care across 234 beds, 10 theatres and a 13-bed intensive care unit. You will work alongside more than 1,300 colleagues and over 700 consultant surgeons and physicians, all united by a shared commitment to high quality, compassionate care. We are incredibly proud to be the only independent healthcare provider included in the Top 10 of the Financial Times' UK Best Employers Survey 2026.

Job Details

Job title: HCA - Band 3

Department: Orthopaedics and Spinal Ward

Salary: £31,659 - £36,024

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday to Sunday on rotation to cover Days and Nights

Contract: Permanent

What are we looking for

• Recent experience working as a Healthcare Assistant on an acute surgical ward. This is essential.
• Experience caring for patients before or after surgery.
• Experience helping patients with personal care and mobility.
• Confidence completing and recording clinical observations.
• The ability to notice changes in a patient's condition and report them quickly.
• A kind, patient and respectful approach to care.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to stay calm and organised in a busy ward.
• An understanding of confidentiality, infection prevention and patient safety.

Benefits

• Life insurance - Get life cover worth four times your salary, whether you're full-time or part-time.
• Private medical cover - Once you've passed probation, our employee medical scheme gives you fast-track access to private healthcare.
• Pension - Join our matched pension scheme and enjoy up to 10% contributions.
• Employee assistance programme - From stress to practical guidance, our counselling service has your back
• Blue light card - Unlock thousands of discounts! From supermarkets to holidays, fashion, tech, and days out, your Blue Light Card makes it all cheaper.
• Cycle to work - Pedal your way to a healthier, greener commute! Enjoy tax-free benefits while reducing your carbon footprint.
• Electric car scheme - Our Electric Car Scheme makes switching to a cleaner, eco-friendly ride simple and affordable.
• Subsidised staff restaurant - Dig into a variety of tasty, healthy meals without denting your wallet.
• Recognition programmes - Celebrate wins big and small! Our Recognition Programmes make sure your hard work doesn't go unnoticed.

Company Culture & Support

The London Clinic values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy, then please contact a member of our recruitment team.

We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and will make reasonable adjustments where needed - please let us know if there is anything we can do to support you.

Location

Our main hospital is based at: 20 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6BW. Located in central London near Harley Street, we are within walking distance of Oxford Circus, Bond Street, Baker Street, Great Portland Street.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.