Healthcare Assistant | The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Hillingdon Hospital; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join their surgical wards. The role involves assisting registered nurses in delivering patient care, preparing beverages, and recording vital signs while ensuring patient dignity and safety. Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centred care. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience as a healthcare assistant or in a similar role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients.
• Understanding of infection control policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses in patient care delivery.
• Prepare and deliver beverages as needed.
• Record vital signs and report abnormalities.

Skills

Patient-centred care

Communication skills

Compassion

Experience in healthcare

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant to join one of our Surgical Wards, including Surgical Day Care, Kennedy Ward (Hillingdon Hospital) and Trinity Unit (Mount Vernon).

We are seeking enthusiastic, caring, and experienced individuals who would enjoy the challenge of working as a health care assistant. 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, verbal and written reports, and actively develop a relationship with patients and carers to ensure a positive experience for all.

Please note: this vacancy may close earlier than advertised, once a suitable number of applications have been received.

Responsibilities

• Assist the registered nurse in the delivery of patient care.
• Communicate with patients, respecting their level of understanding.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of beverages, as requested.
• Adhere to strict compliance with Trust Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Participate in the admission process of patients as directed by the registered nurse.
• Assist the registered nurse / professional in the delivery of patient care – pre, peri and post procedures, as required.
• Communicate effectively with patients / carers to ensure patients are kept well informed of any changes or delays.
• Be responsible for undertaking and recording blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, urine analysis, weight, height, and reporting any abnormalities to the nurse / professional in charge.
• Help patients within the parameters of their level of mobility, using equipment as required, ensuring risks are minimised.

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 our staff is paramount, and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are 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, and providing the best care where needed.

This advert closes on Wednesday 10 Dec 2025.