Healthcare Assistant
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Job summary
Band 2, Healthcare Assistant
West Middlesex Site/Chelsea Site
Healthcare assistants are a vital part of the team that supports the staff and patients in wards and departments throughout the hospital. Working under the direction of qualified nursing/midwifery staff, healthcare assistants carry out a wide range of duties to care for, support, and provide information to patients and their families and the role can be very varied depending upon the area in which the person is employed. They also carry out a range of housekeeping duties, as well as performing basic medical checks, such as taking a patient's temperature, pulse and respiration rate.
We are looking for enthusiastic Band 2 Healthcare Assistants to join our team at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex Hospital .
Are you a motivated individual who enjoys working as part of a team within a fast paced environment? Then apply to come and work with us and become a member of our valued staff.
You must have acute experience and have maths and English level 2.
Candidates will be required to complete a Maths and English test on the day of the interview.
Please note that this advert is part of a mass campaign recruiting for Trust Wide Healthcare Assistant vacancies. Successful applicants will be required to work full time and on a flexible shift pattern, including: long shifts, early shift, late shift, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
Healthcare Assistant are a vital part of the team that supports the staff and patients in wards and departments throughout the hospital. Working under the direction of qualified nursing/ midwifery staff, healthcare assistants carry out a wide range of duties to care for, support, and provide information to patients and their families and the role can be very varied depending upon the area in which the person is employed. They also carry out a range of housekeeping duties, as well as performing basic medical checks, such as taking a patient's temperature, pulse and respiration rate.
The attitude and behaviour of a healthcare assistant is of far more importance than any formal qualifications. Suitable candidates for the role are friendly, caring and sensitive individuals, who are able to offer social stimulation as well as care to the patients they tend.
They will also demonstrate the Trust values - Kindness, Respect, Safety and Excellence - in all aspects of their role.
The post holder will aim to ensure that all patients are provided with a safe and high quality standard of care.
About us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is proud to be one of the top performing and safest trusts in England. We have two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, plus our award-winning clinics across North West London and beyond.
Date posted
05 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum plus HCAS
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
289-MR-079
Job locations
West Middlesex Site/Chelsea Site
London
TW7 6AF
Employer details
Employer name
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
West Middlesex Site/Chelsea Site
London
TW7 6AF
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