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Job requirements
Essential
8 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
A caring, respectful and patient-centred approach.
- Experience
Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience
Literacy, numeracy and basic digital skills sufficient to record care accurately.
- Experience
Ability to follow instructions, work within care plans and recognise when to seek help.
- Experience
Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy inpatient environment.
- Experience
Understanding of dignity, confidentiality, infection prevention and safeguarding.
- Experience
Willingness to complete required training and competency assessments.
- Experience
Ability to meet the practical requirements of the role, with reasonable adjustments where appropriate.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Healthcare assistant to join our team on St Elizabeth Ward, a 16-bed surgical ward providing care for both day case and surgical inpatients.
Main duties of the job
The ward cares for patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery as well as those requiring care across a range of specialties, including Breast, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, ENT, General Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, Orthopaedic and Spinal, Urology.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Healthcare assistant who is passionate about delivering high-quality, safe and evidence-based patient care and who is ready to take on a senior clinical and leadership role.
About us
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital is a leading private hospital in London, offering a comprehensive range of specialist medical treatments, clinics and diagnostic services from a team of world-class consultants, supported by a dedicated team of clinical and non-clinical staff.
We are known for our exceptional standards of care, excellent nursing standards, and cutting-edge medical treatments.
We have 170 years of history and are looking for people to join us for the next chapter. We are unique as the only truly charitable private hospital in London and as a charity, every private patient treated helps support our on-site community hospice.
Details
- Date posted: 21 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: B0263-26-0470
- Job locations: 60 Grove End Road, St John’s Wood, London, NW8 9NH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
As a Healthcare assistant, you will:
Provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients on a surgical inpatient ward, supporting the registered nursing team with patients everyday care needs before and after surgery.
The post holder will assist in caring for patients undergoing orthopaedic, spinal, breast and urological procedures, promoting dignity, comfort, independence and recovery. All duties will be undertaken within agreed competencies, following appropriate training and under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
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This advert is for Healthcare Assistant- St Elizabeth ward with The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth in London, England. It is listed as a Healthcare assistant role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.
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