Healthcare Assistant - Stroke Rehabilitation ward

NHS; Harrow; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Harrow is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to support nursing staff in delivering exceptional care to patients. The role involves assisting in the management of clinical stock, monitoring patient conditions, and ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols. Ideal candidates will have a NVQ level 2 in Healthcare or equivalent experience. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary of £29,179 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in an acute healthcare setting is preferred.
• Good command of written English is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff in the delivery of care to patients.
• Manage stock and consumables in the unit.
• Prepare equipment and ensure compliance with protocols.

Skills

Venepuncture and Cannulation

Education

NVQ level 2 in Healthcare / Care certificate

GCSE/GCE O'Level in English and Math

Job description

Job summary

• To assist qualified nursing staff in the delivery of care to patients
• To seek clarification from trained staff wherever the post holder is uncertain about their responsibilities or duties at any stage
• Liaising with other multidisciplinary teams for patient information
• Ensure that all patient and discharge areas are equipped, tidy, and ready for use
• To assist in the first line maintenance of medical devices, maintain clinical stock levels
• Assist trained nurse in the timely discharge of patients
• Computer skills – accessing CERNER, EPRO, ICE and Endo vault
• Taking and recording accurate vital signs and highlighting concerns to trained nurse

To work alongside a registered nurse to manage stock and consumables in the unit.

Main duties of the job

Be able to locate all policies relating to good working practice within the clinical areas and adhere to them.

You will assist the nursing staff in the delivery of care to patients whilst under close supervision. This will involve working in the procedure room with senior staff and the delivery of basic nursing care and the safe handling of patients.

Assist in physiological measurements within agreed protocols.

Preparation of equipment for use and running calibration.

Ensure the safekeeping of the patient's property and valuables within the Trust.

Be aware of your competence and acknowledge your own boundaries by asking for assistance as required.

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top‑rated hyper‑acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper‑acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• 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, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

Date posted: 05 November 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £29,179 a year per annum, inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 337‑NP‑9177SM

Job location: Northwick Park Hospital, Harrow, HA1 3UJ

Person Specification

Heart Values

• Demonstrate commitment to Trust Heart Values

Knowledge and experience

• Acute setting experience

Education and qualification

• Educated to GCSE/GCE O'Level (or equivalent, inclusive of English and Math) or demonstrate experience in a similar role
• NVQ level 2 in Healthcare / Care certificate
• Good written English language

Desirable

• Recent experience of working in an acute NHS trust or healthcare set‑up

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

• Venepuncture and Cannulation

Desirable

• Willingness to learn new skills and knowledge in endoscopy

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.

Employer details

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Northwick Park Hospital

Harrow

HA1 3UJ

Website: https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk