Healthcare Assistant

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Uxbridge is seeking enthusiastic and caring Healthcare Support Workers to join their team. The role involves providing patient-centred and compassionate care under the supervision of registered nursing staff. Post holders will be responsible for ensuring patient safety, maintaining privacy and dignity, and developing relationships with patients for a positive experience. This position offers opportunities to work in a supportive environment focused on quality care delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing patient-centred and compassionate care.
• Ability to work effectively under the supervision of registered nursing staff.
• Strong communication skills to develop relationships with patients and carers.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred, compassionate care at all times.
• Deliver clinical care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Ensure patients are cared for in a safe environment.

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 experience is positive.
• Achieve competence in and undertake skills appropriate to the clinical areas, as set out in the Band 3 skills framework.

About The Trust

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.

Commitment to safety and partnership

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount. We are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are progressing 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 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 who 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.