This vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if a high volume of applications is received.
We are inviting motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistants to attend our Recruitment Open Day, where candidates will complete literacy and numeracy assessments as part of the selection process on Wednesday 26th August and Thursday 27th August 2026. Successful candidates will be invited to a formal interview on a separate date. Interview dates to be confirmed but will take place shortly after the tests date.
We are recruiting for Central Middlesex Hospital , Ealing Hospital , and Northwick Park Hospital , across all divisions and specialties .
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team, maintaining positive working relationships with patients, relatives, and colleagues while delivering high-quality patient care.
You will be responsible for supporting patients’ physical, emotional, and personal care needs under the direction of qualified nursing staff.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain good working relationships with patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team
Respond to enquiries from patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring confidentiality at all times
Support patients’ individual needs in line with their care plans
Assist with personal hygiene, bathing, and skin care
Report any changes in skin condition to qualified staff
Carry out eye, mouth, skin, and hair care under supervision
Obtain specimens (e.g. urine and blood) under the direction of a qualified nurse
Support patients during minor procedures
Assist with patient positioning, movement, and exercises using correct moving and handling techniques
Undertake clinical observations, including temperature, pulse, respirations, peak flow, and blood pressure
Demonstrate understanding of asepsis and infection prevention
Support nursing staff in delivering safe and effective care
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Essential:
Ability to work effectively within a team
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to delivering high standards of care
Respect for patient dignity and confidentiality
Desirable:
Experience in cannulation and venepuncture
To view the more responsibilities, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
