Healthcare Assistant- St Elizabeth ward
The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth
London, NW8 9NHView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 November 2026
10 days leftJob description
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
Experience
Essential
- A caring, respectful and patient-centred approach.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Literacy, numeracy and basic digital skills sufficient to record care accurately.
- Ability to follow instructions, work within care plans and recognise when to seek help.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy inpatient environment.
- Understanding of dignity, confidentiality, infection prevention and safeguarding.
- Willingness to complete required training and competency assessments.
- Ability to meet the practical requirements of the role, with reasonable adjustments where appropriate.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 October 2026
Last checked
23 October 2026
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