Healthcare Assistant | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 15 Mai 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £30,039 - £31,088 per annum incl. HCAS |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 14 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SW10 9NH |
| Cwmni: | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7165882/289-SC-44 |
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Healthcare Assistants are a vital part of the team that support the staff and patients in wards and departments throughout the hospital. Working under the supervision 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 their responsibilities can be very varied depending upon the area in which the person is employed. The healthcare assistant can undertake a range of roles within their overall job and their level of responsibility will be appropriate/ commensurate to the level of knowledge and skills they have acquired.
The attitude and behavior of a healthcare assistant is essential. 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. The individual must provide a patient centered approach and will be expected to uphold and maintain the standards of care to support a culture of compassionate care. The post holder will also work closely with the administration staff to provide additional administrative support to the service as required.
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London.
Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5 million, providing full clinical services, including maternity, A&E, and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics. The Care Quality Commission rates us 'Good' in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and 'Outstanding' in leadership and resource use.
We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence. As part of our dedication to equity, we actively welcome applications from individuals from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that diverse teams bring and are committed to creating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and empowered to succeed."
If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
Clinical:
Under indirect supervision assist with the delivery of care for a cohort of patients as identified by the Registered Nurse/ Midwife.
Assist patients with their care needs as required reporting any change in the patient’s condition to the registered nurse/ midwife.
Work with the Registered Nurse/ Midwife and other health professionals with the mobilization or transfer of patients.
Demonstrate awareness of patients in pain and discomfort and report any changes in the patient’s condition to the registered Nurse/ Midwife.
Demonstrate an awareness of patient’s dietary needs, delivering meals, providing patients with drinks where necessary and providing assistance with eating and drinking if required.
Demonstrate an understanding of the different needs of individual patients and their carers/ families.
Demonstrate an awareness of vulnerable patients and their safe guarding needs.
Under indirect supervision, take and record the patients’ Vital signs as required and inform the registered nurse/ midwife of any changes in the patient’s condition.
Work with the patient’s to support their elimination needs recording quantities and frequency on the relevant documentation charts as prescribed by the Registered Nurse/ Midwife.
Please see attached job description and person specification to this advert for further details.
This advert closes on Thursday 29 May 2025