Enhanced Observation Health Care Assistant

Main area Mental Health Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours 37.5 hours per week (Full-time 37.5 hours per week) Job ref 337-NP-9027MMEmployer London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Across Sites Town Southall Salary £29,651 - £31,312 per annum inc HCAs Salary period Yearly Closing 19/09/2025 23:59Enhanced Observation Health Care Assistant

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (AandE) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UKSt Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel diseaseEaling Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House HospiceCentral Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centreWe are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.Find out more about our Trust and why you should join us

#WeAreLNWHOur vision at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is to put “Quality at our HEART”. Find out more about

our ambitious strategyWe are clear that our vision can only be achieved by our staff, who are our most valuable asset.Our vision is driven by our

HEART

values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.H onestyA ccountabilityT eamworkThese values describe how we interact with each other and our patients and must underpin everything we do to achieve our vision.LNWUH is a flexible working friendly organisation , we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.Job overview

Join Our Team as a Compassionate and Skilled Senior Healthcare Assistant / Mental Health Support WorkerAre you an experienced Healthcare Assistant/Mental Health Support Worker seeking a unique and rewarding nursing experience? Are you eager to enhance your skills in a variety of settings, making a positive impact on the care of patients who require enhanced supervision? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!A new position has opened up at Ealing Hospital for a Band 3 Enhanced Observation Healthcare Assistant, Mental Health. Join our friendly and supportive team, where you will have the chance to work closely with dedicated professionals. We are seeking personable, and motivated individuals with exceptional communication and teamwork abilities to support our qualified staff in delivering patient-centred care and improving overall patient experience.This role is specifically designed to provide assistance to patients requiring enhanced observation and who present with a diverse range of health issues. As a valued member of our team, you will be responsible for carrying out practical tasks with our patients, often on a one-on-one basis, under the supervision of qualified staff.Please be aware that we do not provide sponsorship for this role.Main duties of the job

A new opportunity has arisen in the form of a band 3 Enhanced Observation Healthcare Assistant, Mental Health to work with our friendly team in the Trust. We are looking to recruit personable, flexible and motivated Healthcare Assistants with excellent communication and team working skills to support our qualified staff in the delivery of patient centred care and to improve patient experience. This new role has been designed to work with people who are in need of enhanced observation and who have a range of diverse health problems.Working for our organisation

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.We run major acute services at:Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (AandE) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UKSt Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel diseaseEaling Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House HospiceCentral Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.Person specification

Level 3 NVQ or Health and Soci

level 3 NVQPrevious experience of working as HCAPrevious experience of nursing patients with mental health needs.Experience of working with patients with dementiaPrevious experience of working

Two years expereince working wiht mental health patients in acute settingsKnowledge of fundamental care needs of Dementia/mental health patients and ability to record vital signs (NEWS).Skills

Evidence of good communication skillsThe Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We promote the wellbeing and safety of all our patients and carers by acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately, according to the standards determined by our policy and procedures. All posts working with vulnerable groups will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check upon appointment and staff will need to give their consent for the Trust to receive regular updates on their criminal records status throughout their employment.Due to the high volumes of applications we receive for certain posts, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.After the closing date we strongly advise you check the email account which is registered. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.Our employment checking processes require that all shortlisted applicants provide the contact details of their current HR Department. If shortlisted you will be sent an email reminder to present the contact details of your HR Department at the interview.Please note the Trust uses identity checking software for verifying the authenticity of identity documents provided by candidates.As part of our commitment to the Equality and Diversity at LNWUH, we are encouraging applications from BME (Black ,Minority Ethnic) candidates as we seek to ensure our workforce structures are representative of the diversity of the communities we serve.Employer certification / accreditation badges

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