# Health Care Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for West London NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-assistant/55771913-9bf5-47be-acd6-13986962f76b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-assistant/55771913-9bf5-47be-acd6-13986962f76b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** West London NHS Trust - **Town:** Southall - **Region:** London - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £30,630 - £32,346 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-08-09T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-31T14:59:39.449Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Isleworth/West_London_NHS_Trust/Mental_Health/Mental_Health-v8199481 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8199481?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Acute Mental Health Service (AMHS) at Lakeside Mental Health Unit. We are looking for candidates with a passion for providing the best possible care, you will have a sound knowledge of caring effectively for people with mental health problems and physical health needs. You will be working amongst diverse Members of the Multidisciplinary Team and an approachable Manager to assist through your development needs. *Please note: This vacancy will close once a sufficient number of applications have been received* ** We do not offer sponsorships for this role, therefore only applicants with a right to work in the UK status will be considered for shortlisting** ### Main duties of the job We are looking to recruit a high number of highly motivated people who are enthusiastic, innovative and has a desire to contribute to shaping and delivering modern mental health care on an Acute Mental Health Ward. The candidate must exercise forward thinking and remain emotionally resilient, who can provide high quality care that is both evidence based and patient focused. In return, we are able to offer successful candidates an excellent experience in a very unique and challenging setting. We provide regular supervision and training opportunities, both in-house and external. We require the post holders to be an effective team player and to be committed to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Be professionally responsible for adhering to Trust Policies and Procedures. To undertake tasks in delivering patient care, rehabilitation or social care as directed by service professionals. To assist the nurses and other members of the multi-disciplinary team by carrying out delegated aspects of personal patient care. To carry out Physical Observation and escalate when need to To progress patient treatment, care planning and to observe any changes that affects the individual and accurately communicate these To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team and liaise with the team and other relevant agencies effectively to ensure co-ordinated approach to patient care and attend team meetings as required. Maintain timely and accurate records of work undertaken, including documentation in line with service standards. To prompt medication as directed by a registered health care professional. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with individuals who have experienced mental illness in a residential, community or in-patient care setting - Previous experience of working in a Health or Social Care setting in a paid or voluntary position. - To be knowledgeable/understanding about factors that cause/impact of mental health problems and associated interventions. - Evidence of caring and/or demonstrable interest in working within a care setting - Evidence of compassion and basic kindness - Courage – having the honesty and integrity to report mistakes **Desirable** - Ability to demonstrate procedures/competencies to others ### Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (with a minimum of 5 A-E qualifications which must include Maths and English). - NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or demonstrable experience/development. **Desirable** - Care Certificate ## Documents - [jd & ps (pdf, 300.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10505153) - [oh requirements (pdf, 304.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3067) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.