Health Care Assistants

Job summary

A rewarding opportunity is now available for a Health Care Assistant position within James Ward, our distinguished Endocrine specialty unit located at Northwick Park Hospital.

As a Healthcare Assistant, your role is vital in providing essential support to patients and other healthcare professionals within various healthcare settings.

Overall, as an NHS Band 2 Healthcare Assistant, you play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care and support to patients while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Main duties of the job

1. Patient Care:

   • Helping patients with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and personal care.
   • Checking and recording patients' vital signs like blood pressure and temperature.

2. Support for Clinical Procedures:

   • Assisting nurses and doctors during medical procedures and exams.
   • Helping prepare patients for surgery.

3. Record Keeping and Documentation:

   • Keeping accurate patient records, including vital signs and any changes in their condition.

4. Patient Interaction and Communication:

   • Offering emotional support to patients and their families.
   • Communicating well with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

5. Infection Control and Health Promotion:

   • Following strict infection control rules to stop infections spreading.
   • Encouraging healthy habits and lifestyles among patients.

6. Equipment Maintenance and Stock Management:

   • Making sure medical equipment works correctly.
   • Keeping an eye on supplies and restocking as needed.

7. Team Collaboration:

   • Working closely with other healthcare professionals to give patients the best care.
   • Taking part in team meetings and discussions about patient care.

8. Professional Development:

   • Learning new skills to improve in the role.
   • Attending training programs and workshops provided by the NHS.

9. Adherence to Policies and Procedures:

   • Following all NHS rules and guidelines for patient care and safety.

10. Flexibility and Adaptability:

    • Being ready to work in different situations and adjust to patients' needs.

About us

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.