We are inviting motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistants to attend our Recruitment Open Day, where candidates will complete literacy and numeracy assessments as part of the selection process on Monday 23 Feb, Tuesday 24 Feb, Thursday 26 Feb, Friday 27th Feb. Successful candidates will be invited to a formal interview on a separate date, to be held on Wednesday 25 February 2026, Monday 2 March 2026, or Tuesday 3 March 2026.<br> We are recruiting for Central Middlesex Hospital, Ealing Hospital, and Northwick Park Hospital, across all divisions and specialties.<br> As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team, maintaining positive working relationships with patients, relatives, and colleagues while delivering high-quality patient care.<br> You will be responsible for supporting patients' physical, emotional, and personal care needs under the direction of qualified nursing staff., + Maintain good working relationships with patients, relatives, and the multidisciplinary team<br> + Respond to enquiries from patients, visitors, and staff, ensuring confidentiality at all times<br> + Support patients' individual needs in line with their care plans<br> + Assist with personal hygiene, bathing, and skin care<br> + Report any changes in skin condition to qualified staff<br> + Carry out eye, mouth, skin, and hair care under supervision<br> + Obtain specimens (e.g. urine and blood) under the direction of a qualified nurse<br> + Support patients during minor procedures<br> + Assist with patient positioning, movement, and exercises using correct moving and handling techniques<br> + Undertake clinical observations, including temperature, pulse, respirations, peak flow, and blood pressure<br> + Demonstrate understanding of asepsis and infection prevention<br> + Support nursing staff in delivering safe and effective care, 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.<br> 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.<br> 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.<br> Please note the Trust uses identity checking software for verifying the authenticity of identity documents provided by candidates.<br> 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.<br><br>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., + Ability to work effectively within a team<br> + Good communication and interpersonal skills<br> + Commitment to delivering high standards of care<br> + Respect for patient dignity and confidentiality<br> Desirable:<br> + Experience in cannulation and venepuncture<br><br>London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.<br> Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.<br> We run major acute services at:<br> + Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) 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 UK<br> + St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease<br> + Ealing 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 Hospice<br> + Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.<br> 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.<br> Find out more about our Trust and why you should join us#WeAreLNWH<br> Find out more about Our HEART values<br> Find out more about our Trust Staff Benefits<br> Our vision at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is to put "Quality at our HEART". Find out more about our ambitious strategy<br> We are clear that our vision can only be achieved by our staff, who are our most valuable asset.<br> Our vision is driven by our HEART values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff., London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.<br> Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.<br> We run major acute services at:<br> + Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) 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 UK<br> + St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease<br> + Ealing 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 Hospice<br> + Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.<br> 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.