Healthcare Assistant - Stroke Unit | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Hillingdon Hospital; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare facility in the United Kingdom is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for the Stroke Unit. This role involves providing compassionate, patient-centred care and supporting registered nurses in delivering clinical care. The ideal candidate will have skills in communication and be committed to ensuring patient dignity and privacy. Completion of induction standards is required. The position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide patient-centred and compassionate care at all times.
• Experience in working collaboratively within a healthcare team.
• Skills in maintaining patient privacy and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients under the supervision of registered nurses.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients and report on care effectively.
• Actively seek and listen to feedback from patients and their carers.

Skills

Patient-centred care

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Education

Induction Care Certificate

Job description

We are looking for a healthcare assistant to join our team on the Stroke Unit at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

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.

The Healthcare Assistant is required to successfully complete all 15 standards within the Induction Care Certificate and associated workbook within the set time‑frame of 4 weeks (maximum 12 weeks).

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.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Nov 2025.