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Enhanced Observation Health Care Assistant

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Location
Harrow, England
Salary
£30,630 - £32,346 Per Annum Including High Cost Area Supplement
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
11 Jun 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
28 May 2026

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Job overview

Join Our Team as a Compassionate and Skilled Senior Healthcare Assistant / Mental Health Support Worker

Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant/Mental Health Support Worker seeking a unique and rewarding nursing experience? Are you eager to enhance your skills in a variety of settings, making a positive impact on the care of patients who require enhanced supervision? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

A new position has opened up at Ealing Hospital for a Band 3 Enhanced Observation Healthcare Assistant, Mental Health. Join our friendly and supportive team, where you will have the chance to work closely with dedicated professionals. We are seeking personable, and motivated individuals with exceptional communication and teamwork abilities to support our qualified staff in delivering patient-centred care and improving overall patient experience.

This role is specifically designed to provide assistance to patients requiring enhanced observation and who present with a diverse range of health issues. As a valued member of our team, you will be responsible for carrying out practical tasks with our patients, often on a one-on-one basis, under the supervision of qualified staff.

Please be aware that we do not provide sponsorship for this role.

Main duties of the job

A new opportunity has arisen in the form of a band 3 Enhanced Observation Healthcare Assistant, Mental Health to work with our friendly team in the Trust. We are looking to recruit personable, flexible and motivated Healthcare Assistants with excellent communication and team working skills to support our qualified staff in the delivery of patient centred care and to improve patient experience. This new role has been designed to work with people who are in need of enhanced observation and who have a range of diverse health problems.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Applying for this NHS job

This advert is for Enhanced Observation Health Care Assistant with London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust in Harrow, London, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £30,630 - £32,346 Per Annum Including High Cost Area Supplement. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Jun 2026.

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