Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join AMU at The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust as a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant. The post holder will provide patient-centred and compassionate care at all times and will work as a member of a team that delivers clinical care under the supervision of our registered nursing staff.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that patients are cared for in a safe environment and that their privacy and dignity are maintained at all times. Good communication skills are essential for this post, as you will be required to provide verbal and written reports as part of your duties.
Please note that these posts are Full Time 37.5 hours per week and you must be able to work all shifts, as required, including nights. Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than advertised once a suitable number of applications have been received.
Responsibilities
* Assisting registered nurse/professional in the delivery of patient care.
* Maintaining high standards to ensure infection control standards are met.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and caring skills.
* Assisting patients’ hygiene and toileting.
* Feeding patients.
* Assisting with mobility. Able to do manual handling.
Requirements and Training
* Full-time role of 37.5 hours per week with ability to work all shifts, including nights.
* Care Certificate: Successful applicants who do not have the Care Certificate will have access to training and development opportunities in-house and may be appointed at a band 2 until achieved.
* Infection control standards and high standards of patient care are expected.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and caring skills are essential.
About The Trust
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, a minor injuries unit, and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress by 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 focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe, and compassionate care, while we drive forward with 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, to provide the best care for the people that we serve.
Please refer to the attached Job description & Person Specification for full role requirements.
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This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025
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