Senior HealthCare Assistant | London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking a Health Care Assistant (Band 3) to join their team specializing in neuro-rehabilitation. The role involves supporting Registered Nurses in providing quality patient care and requires effective communication and teamwork skills. The ideal candidate will have significant experience at Band 2, knowledge of unit procedures, and the ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment. Closing date for applications is 5 Jan 2026.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience at HCA Band 2 or equivalent.
• Knowledge of unit procedures and competencies.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support Registered Nurses in patient care.
• Deliver care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Report changes in patient condition.
• Maintain quality in own work and contribute to service improvement.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

The Regional Hyperacute Rehabilitation Unit (RHRU) is the hub of the North West regional rehabilitation service network and acts as a central focus for research and training of all rehabilitation professions. RHRU is one of 8 specialist units forming level 1 specialist services within the NHS London. The Regional Rehabilitation Unit is a growing 24‑bed inpatient neurological unit offering intensive multi‑disciplinary neuro‑rehabilitation to adults with severe and complex cognitive, communicative and physical difficulties, due to traumatic brain injury, CVA or other neurological conditions.

Role

You could be working as part of a highly skilled multi‑disciplinary team specialising in Neuro‑Rehabilitation and Hyper‑Acute Neuro care. You will provide holistic, patient‑centred, goal‑focused rehabilitation to patients with a variety of neurological conditions within a specialist team (Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapist, Social Services, Dietitian and Rehabilitation Consultant) committed to delivering quality patient care with a strong focus on staff development and clinical supervision.

Health Care Assistant (Band 3)

The Health Care Assistant (Band 3) is the second step on the skills escalator of unregistered practitioners. This level of practitioner will have extensive experience at HCA Band 2 with an appreciation and knowledge of the unit procedures, competencies, and be able to organise day to day activities/interventions based on an agreed allocated work plan.

Responsibilities

• Support Registered Nurses in the provision of safe and effective patient care, to meet the needs of patients and their families.
• Implement and deliver care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse supported by ongoing clinical supervision.
• Establish and maintain communication with a range of people on a range of issues appropriate to them and the situation.
• Report changes noted in patient condition and any concerns expressed by patient/families to the registered nurse.
• Maintain quality in own work and encourage others to do the same.
• Contribute to the improvement of services.
• Develop own knowledge and skills, and provide information and support to others to help their development.
• Records patient observations and initiates appropriate basic nursing and therapy interventions.
• Perform clerical and administrative duties in the absence of the ward clerk.
• Works cooperatively with others in the unit to ensure good inter‑disciplinary team work to meet the needs of patients with severe complex neuro disability, and their families.
• Perform housekeeping duties as delegated by the Clinical Nurse Manager.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Monday 5 Jan 2026.