Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Health care assistant to work on our Unplanned Care, specialising in elderly rehabilitation. We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and highly motivated team player with effective communication skills. Previous experience in healthcare is desirable for the role but not essential.

Main duties of the job

Your role as a Health Care Assistant will involve both clinical and non clinical duties. You will participate in delegated ward activities as a team member under the supervision of the nursing staff. You will also participate in improving our patient`s experience.

About us

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 hospitalsprovide 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.