Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly Grange  Ward  (Formerly Churchill ward) as a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant. You will support and work as part of the wider team in the delivery of patient care, under the supervision of our registered nurses. The successful candidate must be self-motivated and use their initiative, when necessary. 

You will undertake the Trust's training programme for Healthcare Assistants and will maintain an agreed level of competence. You will also be expected to work internal rotation with regard to shifts, including early and  late shifts, and night shifts, as and when required.  

It is expected that the post holder will be able to carry out all of the duties listed in the job description. No duties are to be undertaken by the post holder unless they have received the appropriate training or instruction.

An interview date is yet to be confirmed. 

Main duties of the job

• To assist the registered nurse / professional in the delivery of patient care.
• To communicate with patients, in such a way, that respects and takes into account the patient’s level of understanding.
• To assist with the preparation and delivery of meals and beverages, assisting patients as requested. 
• To participate in the admission process of patients as directed by the registered nurse. 
• To communicate effectively with patients / carers to ensure patients are kept well informed of any changes or delays to appointments / investigations.
• To be responsible for undertaking and recording blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, urine analysis, weight, height, reporting any abnormalities to the nurse / professional in charge. 

Working for our organisation

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, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this – particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward 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 absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitals provide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward 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 where needed.