Healthcare Assistant - Digestive Diseases Unit

Job summary

This is an excellent opportunity to use your acute ward experience, build your clinical skills and make a real difference to patients and their families. You will be a valued member of a team where people support each other and work together to give patients the best possible experience. Please note that this is a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant role and is not suitable for Nursing Associates or registered nurses.

Main duties of the job

* Supporting patients with personal care, hygiene, mobility and physical comfort * Assisting patients with eating, drinking and elimination needs * Completing and reporting clinical observations, including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation and fluid balance * Recognising and reporting changes in a patient's condition * Communicating clearly and compassionately with patients, visitors and colleagues * Working closely with registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team * Maintaining patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality * Supporting infection prevention and maintaining a clean and safe clinical environment * Assisting with stock control and the safe use of clinical equipment * Completing delegated tasks within the limits of your training and competence * Participating in mandatory training, competency assessments and departmental projects

About us

What you'll be part of At The London Clinic, everything starts with our people. Whether you're at the bedside or behind the scenes, your part of something bigger - making a real difference to patients and to each other, every day. As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, we care for over 120,000 patients each year. What makes us different is what we do with that success - we reinvest it back into our services, our technology, and, most importantly, our people. From developing, innovative, new ways of delivering care to supporting continuous learning and career progression, we're always looking ahead. Based in our main hospital, you'll be part of a team delivering care across 234 beds, 10 theatres, and a 13-bed intensive care unit - working alongside over 1300 colleagues, in specialist teams, combined with over 700 consultant surgeons and physicians, we are all united by a shared commitment to high-quality, compassionate care. We are incredibly proud to be the only independent healthcare provider included in the Top 10 of the Financial Times' UK Best Employers Survey 2026.

Details

• Date posted: 29 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: REQ100586
• Job locations: 20 Devonshire Place, West End, W1G 6BW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant, Band 3 Department: Digestive Diseases Unit Salary: £31,659 - £36,024 Job Type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week, working day and night shifts on rotation Location: 20 Devonshire Place, London Are you an experienced HCA looking for your next opportunity in acute care? Join our friendly and supportive Digestive Diseases Unit, where you will work alongside experienced nurses and healthcare professionals to provide high quality care. A little about the role You will join our busy 16 bed Digestive Diseases Unit, an acute ward caring for patients with a range of digestive health conditions. You will work closely with our registered nurses and wider multidisciplinary team to provide safe, compassionate and patient centred care. You will support patients with their personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration and comfort, while always respecting their privacy, dignity and individual needs. You will also complete routine clinical observations and quickly report any changes in a patient's condition to the registered nurse or nurse in charge. You will be supported by an experienced and friendly clinical team. This is a good opportunity to use your acute ward experience, develop your practical skills and make a real difference to patients throughout their care. What you'll be doing

Supporting patients with personal care, eating, drinking and mobility

Checking and recording basic observations

Reporting any changes in a patient's condition to the nurse

Working closely with nurses and the wider clinical team

Protecting patient dignity, privacy and safety

Helping to keep the unit clean, safe and well stocked

Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in an acute hospital ward

Experience supporting patients with personal care

Good spoken and written communication skills

A kind, caring and respectful approach

The ability to work well as part of a team

Life insurance - Get life cover worth four times your salary, whether you're full-time or part-time.

Private medical cover - Once you've passed probation, our employee medical scheme gives you fast-track access to private healthcare.

Pension - Join our matched pension scheme and enjoy up to 10% contributions.

Employee assistance programme - From stress to practical guidance, our counselling service has your back.

Blue light card - Unlock thousands of discounts! From supermarkets to holidays, fashion, tech, and days out, your Blue Light Card makes it all cheaper.

Cycle to work - Pedal your way to a healthier, greener commute! Enjoy tax-free benefits while reducing your carbon footprint.

Electric car scheme - Our Electric Car Scheme makes switching to a cleaner, eco-friendly ride simple and affordable.

Subsidised staff restaurant - Dig into a variety of tasty, healthy meals without denting your wallet.

Recognition programmes - Celebrate wins big and small! Our Recognition Programmes make sure your hard work doesn't go unnoticed.

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