Healthcare Assistant

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to support nursing staff and provide quality care to patients. The role involves direct patient interaction, ensuring a safe and supportive environment while embodying the Trust's values of kindness and respect.

Qualifications

• Ability to offer social stimulation and care.
• Demonstration of Trust values: kindness, respect, safety, and excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support staff and patients across wards and departments.
• Perform duties to care for, support, and inform patients and families.
• Provide administrative support in collaboration with administrative staff.

Skills

Friendliness

Caring Nature

Sensitivity

Job description

Healthcare Assistant Role

Healthcare Assistants are a vital part of the team supporting staff and patients across wards and departments. Working under qualified nursing/midwifery staff, they perform duties to care for, support, and inform patients and their families. Responsibilities vary depending on the area of employment and the individual's knowledge and skills.

Key qualities for candidates include:

• Friendliness, caring nature, and sensitivity
• Ability to offer social stimulation and care
• Demonstration of Trust values: kindness, respect, safety, and excellence

The post aims to ensure all patients receive safe, high-quality, patient-centered care, supporting a culture of compassionate care. The role may also include administrative support in collaboration with administrative staff.

About Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

We are one of England's top-performing and safest trusts, operating Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff serve a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing comprehensive clinical services, including maternity, A&E, children's services, and specialist clinics. We are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.

We invest continually in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre. We are committed to equal opportunities, valuing diversity and actively encouraging applications from underrepresented communities. We foster an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered.

Additional Information

• If you haven't heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful.
• Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
• Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Luigi Strangis
• Job title: Ward Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]