Healthcare Assistant

Ref

19274

Division/Department

Wards, Theatres & Nursing Admin | St Elizabeth (0107)

Location

Onsite - Hospital/Hospice

Employment type

Full-time

Salary

Competitive

DBS required

Enhanced

Hours

37.5

Closing date

01/06/2026

Description

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant - St Elizabeth WardSalary: Dependent on experienceHours:37.5Location:60 Grove End Road, St John’s Wood, London NW8 9NH

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated

Healthcare Assistant (Band 3)to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team at our St Elizabeth Ward at. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your clinical skills within a supportive environment specialising inOrthopaedic and General Surgery.

Our ward consists of

16 single en‑suite roomsand provides care for a wide range of surgical patients. Procedures include:

• Joint replacements, fracture repairs, spinal and soft‑tissue surgeries
• Breast, ENT, gynaecological, gastrointestinal, urology, cosmetic and trauma‑related surgeries

Located in leafy St John’s Wood on the Jubilee line, minutes from Central London, our independent private Hospital has just been rated the number one in the country for care in the latest Bupa survey. Uniquely, all profits fund our onsite Hospice, St John’s.

What are the Responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant?

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital part in delivering

high‑quality clinical and personal careto patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals. Your work will help maintain patient comfort, dignity, and safety at all times.

You will contribute to a wide range of clinical activities, including:

• Supporting the planning and delivery of individualised, evidence‑based patient care
• Taking and recording patient observations, including vital signs, ECGs, venepuncture and cannulation(with training and competency evidence)
• Assisting with surgical admissions, theatre preparation, post‑operative care, and patient discharge
• Providing personal care such as bathing, feeding, and supporting activities of daily living
• Maintaining a safe, clean environmentand adhering to Infection Prevention and Control standards
• Escorting patients to other departments or hospitals as required
• Completing accurate nursing documentation in line with hospital policies

You will also undertake

daily, weekly, and monthly safety checksand support the operational management of the ward when required.Am I the right person for the Healthcare Assistant role?

• NVQ Level 2 in Health Care
• Experience working in a clinical or healthcare setting
• Evidence of direct patient care
• Ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of patient confidentiality and data protection
• Evidence of mandatory training
• Ability to take and record vital signs
• Excellent communication, organisational and time‑management skills
• Compassionate, calm under pressure, flexible, and committed to professional development

Why apply for this role?

At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits;

When you become part of the HJE Family, these are some of the benefits you will receive:

• Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
• 27 days annual leave
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
• Free newspaper and media subscriptions
• Local Business discounts
• Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
• Personal development and training courses
• Annual events and recognition awards
• Career progression and increments

If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.