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Senior Healthcare Assistant - Acute Specialty Medicine
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
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Reference: 213-HCA-DH-8162459
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Band 3 Senior Health Care Assistant to join our team on Acute Speciality Medicine.
These positions are across Acute Speciality Medicine. We have vacancies within Health and Aging wards, Respiratory, Gastroenterology and our Medical Assessment Unit. Whilst completing the role as a Senior Healthcare assistant you will be required to assist under supervision in the delivery of fundamental nursing care in liaison with themultidisciplinary team. To contribute to the implementation and progression of a range of patient treatment andcare programmes as delegated by a registered healthcare practitioner; reporting back on progress .
Note: Advert will close early if we receive enough applications.
Main duties of the job
The Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant plays a key role in delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care under the direction of registered practitioners. The post holder supports patients with activities of daily living, promotes independence, monitors and records clinical observations, assists with nutrition and hydration, supports admissions and discharges, and contributes to maintaining accurate patient records. They also undertake a range of delegated clinical skills, including ECG recording, point-of-care testing, specimen collection, cannulation, catheter removal and simple wound care, following appropriate training and competency assessment.
In addition to direct patient care, the role contributes to the safe and effective running of the clinical environment by maintaining infection prevention standards, ensuring equipment and stock are available and safe to use, supporting enhanced observations, preparing clinical areas, and assisting with operational tasks. The post holder works collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, provides compassionate support to patients and families, including those who are distressed or bereaved, and demonstrates respect for the diverse cultural, religious and individual needs of all patients while ensuring care is delivered in line with Trust policies and professional standards.
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. Transforming Healthcare is the vision at the heart of the King's Strategy - 2026 to 2031. Together, we are pursuing six strategic ambitions: delivering high-quality patient care; being a great place to work; leading pioneering research, innovation and education; building strong and successful partnerships; providing timely and efficient care; and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. Achieving these ambitions will require all of us to work as one Team King's, united by a shared commitment to our values of being caring, collaborative, inclusive and innovative. By living these values every day, we will transform healthcare for our patients, our communities and each other
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Details
Date posted
14 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£31,554 to £33,270 a year Per Annum Including High Cost Area.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
213-HCA-DH-8162459
Job locations
Kings College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties:
- To assist patients with activities of daily living whilst encouraging independence, as appropriate
- Demonstrate encourage and assist patients in undertaking therapeutic activities within parameters of agreed care plans and under guidance of registered practitioners
- To monitor and record patients clinical observations, escalating appropriately to a registered nurse as required
- To assist with patient nutritional needs eating, drinking, menu selection, meal delivery and special diets according to the individual patients needs
- To assist in the maintenance of up to date, comprehensive and accurate records in accordance with current legal requirements both written and digital
- To assist in the admission and discharge of patients including any necessary risk assessments
- To escort patients and families to other departments within the hospital as required
- Undertake electrocardiogram (ECG) recording and point of care testing (e.g. blood sugar, urinalysis)
- After appropriate training, to assist in the collection of specimens including blood samples (including fixed central lines and established arterial lines specialist areas only)
- After appropriate training; insert, secure and remove female catheters; empty drainage bags and accurately measure and record urinary output
- After appropriate training assist in the implementation of advanced wound care (e.g.skin closure using adhesive sutures, wound drainage care)
- To participate in maintaining standards of hygiene, cleanliness and infection control, reporting problems as appropriate
- To ensure that equipment is clean at all times, stored safely when not in use and report faults as appropriate
- To assist in setting up and preparing patient areas appropriately to the clinical area (this may include the set up and calibration of devices e.g. ventilators, pumps (after appropriate training)
- To ensure that stock levels of linen, sterile supplies and stationery are maintained at all times in conjunction with the senior sister/ward receptionist.
- To assist in the maintenance and safekeeping of patients property in line with Trust policy.
- To assist ward staff with general collection/delivery of items necessary to ensure effective operational management of ward/department.
- To assist in performing the last offices as requested.
- To ensure that all patients and relatives are welcomed and orientated to the ward environment.
- To assist with the care of distressed or bereaved relatives.
- To demonstrate an awareness of the different cultural, ethnic and religious needs
- To participate effectively in multidisciplinary case conferences as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties:
- To assist patients with activities of daily living whilst encouraging independence, as appropriate
- Demonstrate encourage and assist patients in undertaking therapeutic activities within parameters of agreed care plans and under guidance of registered practitioners
- To monitor and record patients clinical observations, escalating appropriately to a registered nurse as required
- To assist with patient nutritional needs eating, drinking, menu selection, meal delivery and special diets according to the individual patients needs
- To assist in the maintenance of up to date, comprehensive and accurate records in accordance with current legal requirements both written and digital
- To assist in the admission and discharge of patients including any necessary risk assessments
- To escort patients and families to other departments within the hospital as required
- Undertake electrocardiogram (ECG) recording and point of care testing (e.g. blood sugar, urinalysis)
- After appropriate training, to assist in the collection of specimens including blood samples (including fixed central lines and established arterial lines specialist areas only)
- After appropriate training; insert, secure and remove female catheters; empty drainage bags and accurately measure and record urinary output
- After appropriate training assist in the implementation of advanced wound care (e.g.skin closure using adhesive sutures, wound drainage care)
- To participate in maintaining standards of hygiene, cleanliness and infection control, reporting problems as appropriate
- To ensure that equipment is clean at all times, stored safely when not in use and report faults as appropriate
- To assist in setting up and preparing patient areas appropriately to the clinical area (this may include the set up and calibration of devices e.g. ventilators, pumps (after appropriate training)
- To ensure that stock levels of linen, sterile supplies and stationery are maintained at all times in conjunction with the senior sister/ward receptionist.
- To assist in the maintenance and safekeeping of patients property in line with Trust policy.
- To assist ward staff with general collection/delivery of items necessary to ensure effective operational management of ward/department.
- To assist in performing the last offices as requested.
- To ensure that all patients and relatives are welcomed and orientated to the ward environment.
- To assist with the care of distressed or bereaved relatives.
- To demonstrate an awareness of the different cultural, ethnic and religious needs
- To participate effectively in multidisciplinary case conferences as required.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Care Certificate.
Desirable
- Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy or GCSEs Maths and English Grades A-C
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience within a care setting/environment.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, update others in the team and use handover effectively.
- Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary
- Demonstrate excellent time management skills.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Care Certificate.
Desirable
- Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy or GCSEs Maths and English Grades A-C
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience within a care setting/environment.
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, update others in the team and use handover effectively.
- Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary
- Demonstrate excellent time management skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kings College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Kings College Hospital
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)