Healthcare Assistant

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking Band 3 Healthcare Support Workers to provide compassionate, patient-centred care under the supervision of registered nursing staff. Responsibilities include offering direct care, maintaining patient safety, and developing relationships with patients and carers. Candidates must possess a Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care, alongside an Essential Care certificate. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality healthcare in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Maths.
• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in an NHS setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred, compassionate care and advocate for patients.
• Work under the supervision of a registered nurse and follow delegated tasks.
• Ensure patient safety, privacy, and dignity at all times.
• Encourage positive experiences by developing relationships with patients.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 (Health and Social Care)

Essential Care certificate completed

Job description

Job Summary

Recruitment for Band 3 Healthcare Support Workers

Location

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (vacancies available on both THH and MVH Sites)

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Healthcare Support Workers to join one of our wards at The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. We are seeking enthusiastic, caring, and experienced individuals who would enjoy the challenge of working as a healthcare support worker. The post holder will provide patient‑centred and compassionate care and will work as a member of a team that delivers clinical care under the supervision of registered nursing staff. The post holder will also be responsible for ensuring that patients are cared for in a safe environment and that their privacy and dignity is maintained at all times. You will be required to provide direct care and provide verbal and written reports, as well as to actively develop a relationship with patients and carers to ensure a positive experience for all.

Main duties of the job

• The healthcare assistant / support worker will provide patient centred, compassionate care at all times and advocate for the patient.
• The healthcare assistant / support worker is a member of the team that delivers clinical care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Tasks are delegated by the registered nurse.
• The post holder is responsible for ensuring that patients are cared for in a safe environment and that privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.
• The post holder will provide direct care and provide verbal and written reports.
• To actively seek the views of patients / carers on their understanding of their care needs and develop a relationship to ensure the patient's experience is positive.
• Achieve competence in and undertake skills appropriate to the clinical areas, as set out in the Band 3 skills framework.

About Us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics. The safety and well‑being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities, community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while driving forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital. We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Details

Date posted: 27 January 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £29,651 to £31,312 a year per annum (incl HCAS)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 394-HCA-270126
Job locations: Hillingdon Hospital, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description for the main responsibilities of a Healthcare Assistant within Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Person Specification

Essential

• English/Maths
• Essential Care certificate completed
• Level 2 or Level 3 (Health and Social Care)
• HCA in NHS setting

Desirable

• Nursing Home
• Carer

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name: The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Hillingdon Hospital, Uxbridge, UB8 3NN
Employer's website: https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)