Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Harrow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Harrow is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support nursing staff in delivering care. Responsibilities include patient reception, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with daily activities. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 2 in healthcare, relevant training, and NHS experience. This role is critical for ensuring high-quality patient care in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 2 in healthcare or social care.
• Completion of healthcare mandatory training is required.
• Possession of a valid care certificate is necessary.
• Experience working in an NHS hospital is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the reception of patients and relatives.
• Assist qualified staff with monitoring pressure areas.
• Escort patients and serve drinks and meals.
• Record patient intake and monitor vital signs.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Wound dressing assistance

Monitoring vital signs

Education

NVQ Level 2 healthcare/social care

Healthcare Mandatory training

Care certificate

NHS hospital experience

Job description

Job Description

The Healthcare Assistant will participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care under the direction of the registered nurse. Key responsibilities include:

• Participating in the reception of patients and relatives within the clinical area
• Monitoring pressure areas and assisting qualified staff in changing wound dressings
• Escorting patients who do not require constant qualified care
• Serving drinks and meals to patients and providing assistance to those requiring help
• Assisting in bed making and the disposal of soiled linen
• Recording patient intake, including peg feeds, and monitoring temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, and pulse oximetry

The successful candidate will also be required to work collaboratively with others in the ward or clinic to ensure that patient needs are met, support people's equality, diversity, and rights, and participate in nursing audit.

About Us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, and beyond. Our team of over 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services

Person Specification

To be considered for this role, candidates should have:

• NVQ Level 2 healthcare/social care
• Healthcare Mandatory training
• Care certificate
• NHS hospital experience

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.