Job overview
***Due to the high volume of interest in this role, we may need to close this vacancy before the closing date***
Do you want to be part of a thriving team to further advance your career and skill set? Join our dynamic service that is transforming healthcare.
An opportunity has arisen within our community hospital to recruit an exceptional healthcare assistant to join the in-patient unit. The In-Patient Unit at Teddington Memorial Hospital sits at the heart of community health delivery in Richmond. Our 28 bedded unit supports the rehabilitation and care of local residents who need step up, step down and continuing care, and works integrally with our community and specialist nursing teams, our integrated health & social care reablement and response services, and primary and secondary care. The staff in the community hospital deliver excellent care to people across South West London and they are highly valued by our community. The patient is the focus of our work, and the quality of care is paramount. We receive excellent feedback from our patients, relatives and commissioners. You will work as a valued, key member of our nurse-led team.
Main duties of the job
The model of care is led by a senior team that consists of a Clinical Service Manager. Lead Nurse and Lead Therapists who work collaboratively with an excellent team of nurses and health care assistants also supported by a dedicated team of therapists and general practitioners.
We offer commitment to the development of our staff and have supported our healthcare assistants to make a real difference through their experience and learning achievements. We support all of our healthcare assistants to achieve the care certificate and identify any further learning via a work-based competency framework.
We are currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants who already hold a visa that allows them to work in the UK are welcome to apply. However, the Trust will not be able to offer sponsorship once that visa expires. For induction, training and operational reasons, applicants must also have at least 12 months remaining on their visa at the start of employment.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting document which contains more and person specification information about the role.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working with a relevant patient group
- Experience and understanding of meeting patients nutritional and hydration needs.
Qualifications
Essential
- Suitable care or clinically based qualification.
- Good level of general education and general knowledge of health
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Sound clinical skills appropriate but not exclusive to the following: assisting patients to be independent and encouraging self care.
- Knowledge and practical use of information technology
- Ability to undertake a shift system that could cover night shifts and community working
- Demonstrate a good understanding of Infection prevention and control
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This advert is for Healthcare Assistant with Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Kingston Upon Thames, London, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £30,630 - £32,346 Per annum INC of HCAS (pro-rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Jun 2026.
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