Healthcare Assistant | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £31,554 - £33,270 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW10 9NH |
| Company: | Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7874185/289-SC-325 |
Summary
We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic experienced individual to join our team on a fixed term basis as a rotational Health Care Assistant in John Hunter Clinic for Sexual Health and Kobler HIV outpatients’ clinic for a 12-months fixed term contract.
We are looking for applicants who are currently working clinically and skills in phlebotomy are desirable.
You will be fully trained in all our core competencies relevant to HIV and sexual health.
We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic experienced individual to join our team on a fixed term basis as a rotational Health Care Assistant in John Hunter Clinic for Sexual Health and Kobler HIV outpatients’ clinic for a 12-months fixed term contract.
You should be motivated, enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work with a diverse range of clients in an innovative sexual health and HIV setting.
You must have a ‘can do ‘attitude and be passionate about providing a high standard of patient care and you will be part of a team of nurses responsible for delivering a high standard of patient care at all times.
Our vacancies are suitable for people who are looking for a rewarding career and who are interested and passionate about working in sexual health and HIV.
We believe in supporting our staff to reach their full potential and you will be effectively mentored and supported in order to equip you with the skills and attributes required of an excellent Health Care assistant.
Our 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 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC 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 an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
· Work as part of a designated clinical team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient.
· Contribute to the planning of care delivery in association with the RegisteredNurse.
· Contribute to on-going assessments recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment andaction.
· Demonstrate the ability to recognise the deteriorating patient or other situations that require escalation to the appropriate professional for expert help andadvice.
· Implement and evaluate individual care / treatmentplans.
· Improve the quality of care by contributing to the continuous monitoring of patientscare.
· Accept delegated responsibility from the Registered Nurse to monitor individual plans of care to meet the immediate and on-going needs ofpatients.
· Undertake a range of agreed clinical skills once trained and deemed competent including:
• Venepuncture and phlebotomy skills includingHIV Point of Care Testing
• Urinalysis
• Pregnancy testing
• Taking patient observations and measurements including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight as required
• Staining and reading microscopy slides
• Managing and processing specimens
• Chaperoning and assisting clinicians with examination and procedures for male and female patients
• Care of HIV outpatients including blood taking, recording vital signs and physical details.
• Completing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis follow up consultations
• Be competent in giving Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and HPV vaccines according to existing Trust SOP and national guidelines
• Administer medications in line with trusts medicine management policy under PSD
• Demonstrate the ability to recognise the effects of medicines, side effects, drug sensitivity, contraindications adverse reactions and allergies.
· Responsible for contributing to the clinical environment which promotes a positive patient experience and care, promoting privacy and dignity at alltimes.
· Educate patients and families about sexual health & HIV related illness, conditions and medication under the direct / indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse.
· Understand the roles of a range of professionals and carers from other organisations and settings who may be participating in the care of a patient and theirfamily.
Person specification
Job title
Healthcare Assistant
Band
3
Division
Specialist Care
Evidence for suitability in the role will be measured via a mixture of application form, testing and interview.
E= essential
D= desirable
Trust values
Putting patients first
E
Responsive to patients and staff
E
Open and honest
E
Unfailingly kind
E
Determined to develop
E
Education and qualifications
Secondary Education
E
Willing to develop within the health and care NVQ framework
E
NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
D
Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills
D
Experience
Interest or experience within a carer role/setting and/or experience providing customer care
E
Previous experience within a carer role/setting and/or experience providing customer care
D
Interest or experience within a GUM / HIV service.
D
Skills and knowledge
Caring skills
E
Ability to provide individualised care and empathy
E
Good organisational skills
E
Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and multi-disciplinary team
E
Ability to work in a team
E
Able to demonstrate an awareness of the important of confidentiality / privacy and dignity
E
Keyboard/IT clerical skills
D
Housekeeping skills
D
ECDL
D
Able to demonstrate knowledge of equality and diversity
D
This advert closes on Thursday 16 Apr 2026
We are looking for applicants who are currently working clinically and skills in phlebotomy are desirable.
You will be fully trained in all our core competencies relevant to HIV and sexual health.
We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic experienced individual to join our team on a fixed term basis as a rotational Health Care Assistant in John Hunter Clinic for Sexual Health and Kobler HIV outpatients’ clinic for a 12-months fixed term contract.
You should be motivated, enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work with a diverse range of clients in an innovative sexual health and HIV setting.
You must have a ‘can do ‘attitude and be passionate about providing a high standard of patient care and you will be part of a team of nurses responsible for delivering a high standard of patient care at all times.
Our vacancies are suitable for people who are looking for a rewarding career and who are interested and passionate about working in sexual health and HIV.
We believe in supporting our staff to reach their full potential and you will be effectively mentored and supported in order to equip you with the skills and attributes required of an excellent Health Care assistant.
Our 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 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC 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 an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.
We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.
We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.
If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation.
Some roles may require weekend shifts at multiple sites.
· Work as part of a designated clinical team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient.
· Contribute to the planning of care delivery in association with the RegisteredNurse.
· Contribute to on-going assessments recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment andaction.
· Demonstrate the ability to recognise the deteriorating patient or other situations that require escalation to the appropriate professional for expert help andadvice.
· Implement and evaluate individual care / treatmentplans.
· Improve the quality of care by contributing to the continuous monitoring of patientscare.
· Accept delegated responsibility from the Registered Nurse to monitor individual plans of care to meet the immediate and on-going needs ofpatients.
· Undertake a range of agreed clinical skills once trained and deemed competent including:
• Venepuncture and phlebotomy skills includingHIV Point of Care Testing
• Urinalysis
• Pregnancy testing
• Taking patient observations and measurements including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight as required
• Staining and reading microscopy slides
• Managing and processing specimens
• Chaperoning and assisting clinicians with examination and procedures for male and female patients
• Care of HIV outpatients including blood taking, recording vital signs and physical details.
• Completing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis follow up consultations
• Be competent in giving Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and HPV vaccines according to existing Trust SOP and national guidelines
• Administer medications in line with trusts medicine management policy under PSD
• Demonstrate the ability to recognise the effects of medicines, side effects, drug sensitivity, contraindications adverse reactions and allergies.
· Responsible for contributing to the clinical environment which promotes a positive patient experience and care, promoting privacy and dignity at alltimes.
· Educate patients and families about sexual health & HIV related illness, conditions and medication under the direct / indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse.
· Understand the roles of a range of professionals and carers from other organisations and settings who may be participating in the care of a patient and theirfamily.
Person specification
Job title
Healthcare Assistant
Band
3
Division
Specialist Care
Evidence for suitability in the role will be measured via a mixture of application form, testing and interview.
E= essential
D= desirable
Trust values
Putting patients first
E
Responsive to patients and staff
E
Open and honest
E
Unfailingly kind
E
Determined to develop
E
Education and qualifications
Secondary Education
E
Willing to develop within the health and care NVQ framework
E
NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience
D
Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills
D
Experience
Interest or experience within a carer role/setting and/or experience providing customer care
E
Previous experience within a carer role/setting and/or experience providing customer care
D
Interest or experience within a GUM / HIV service.
D
Skills and knowledge
Caring skills
E
Ability to provide individualised care and empathy
E
Good organisational skills
E
Able to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and multi-disciplinary team
E
Ability to work in a team
E
Able to demonstrate an awareness of the important of confidentiality / privacy and dignity
E
Keyboard/IT clerical skills
D
Housekeeping skills
D
ECDL
D
Able to demonstrate knowledge of equality and diversity
D
This advert closes on Thursday 16 Apr 2026