Job overview
Are you an experienced Health Care Assistant or someone who is looking for a change in direction? If so, the Intensive Care Unit at Hillingdon Hospital could be the place for you.
The unit comprises of 8 Level 3 Intensive Care beds and 4 Level 2 High Dependency beds. We care for patients from all specialities including those undergoing major surgery, patients from the Emergency Department as well as those who are already within the hospital.
We are looking to grow our current team of HCAs to support our medical and nursing staff who provide care for the sickest patients in the hospital. Ideally you will have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care but this is not essential as training will be given.
We are looking for energetic, self-motivated and innovative individuals who are passionate about helping us develop the Critical Care service and provide excellent care for our community who use our services. If you think this might be the role for you please contact us.
Main duties of the job
- The Health Care Assistant worker will provide patient centred, compassionate care at all times and advocate for the patient.
- The healthcare assistant/support worker is a member of the team that delivers clinical care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Tasks are delegated by the registered nurse. And are within the scope of practice of the Health Care Assistant worker
- The post holder is responsible for ensuring that patients are cared for in a safe environment and that privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.
- The post holder will assist with care under direction and supervision of a Registered nurse and provide verbal and written reports. 5 To actively seek the views of patients / carers on their understanding of their care needs and develop a relationship to ensure the patients experience is positive.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
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
Personal Specification
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Welcoming friendly manner
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This advert is for Health Care Support Worker with The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Uxbridge, London, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £30,630 - £32,346 pa inc. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Aug 2026.
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