Patient Care Assistant - Rotating Shifts, NHS Band 2

The Hillingdon Hospital; Uxbridge (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hillingdon Hospital is recruiting a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant for Grange Ward. You will support nurses and contribute to delivering patient care on a rotating shift pattern.

The post includes training, opportunities to develop clinical skills, and may involve early, late, and night shifts. Applicants should be self-motivated and capable of working as part of a team.

The Trust is committed to high quality, compassionate care and staff development; closing date 24 Oct 2026.

Qualifications

• Must complete Trust's training programme for Healthcare Assistants.
• Ability to communicate with patients respecting their level of understanding.

Responsibilities

• To assist the registered nurse / professional in the delivery of patient care.
• To communicate with patients, in such a way, that respects and takes into account the patient’s level of understanding.
• To assist with the preparation and delivery of meals and beverages, assisting patients as requested.
• To participate in the admission process of patients as directed by the registered nurse.
• To communicate effectively with patients / carers to ensure patients are kept well informed of any changes or delays to appointments / investigations.
• To be responsible for undertaking and recording blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, urine analysis, weight, height, reporting any abnormalities to the nurse / professional in charge.

Job description

The Hillingdon Hospital is recruiting a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant for Grange Ward. You will support nurses and contribute to delivering patient care on a rotating shift pattern.

The post includes training, opportunities to develop clinical skills, and may involve early, late, and night shifts. Applicants should be self-motivated and capable of working as part of a team.

The Trust is committed to high quality, compassionate care and staff development; closing date 24 Oct 2026.