Healthcare Assistant - Day Patient Unit

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth Healthcare Assistant - Day Patient Unit The closing date is 19 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Would you like to join Londons leading nursing team? We are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our Day Patient Unit, which is a 9 bedded ward specialising in providing care to a variety of surgical specialties, including: spinal injections, minor orthopaedic, ophthalmic, ENT, vascular, minor urology, gynae, and plastics/cosmetic surgery. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will have been working in a similar environment and will be up to date in current practices. Experience will extend to working within a busy ward and professional, multi-disciplinary teams. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a thriving busy team and wants to work with excellent staff to patient ratios. 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 very 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 06 October 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number B0263-26-0442 Job locations 60 Grove End Road St John’s Wood London NW8 9NH United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities To assist in the planning of patient care and the delivery of an excellent care service. To participate in the efficient operational management of the department, providing support to the shift leaders and Ward Manager To undertake tasks and responsibilities assigned by the Ward Manager supporting the management and development of the nursing care and the delivery of the service To provide support to the Ward Manager, Deputy ward Manager and shift leaders To undertake a link nurse role(s) for designated clinical responsibilities, attend meetings and complete associated actions attached to the link nurse role To ensure the provision of a welcoming, caring and safe environment for patients and their families. To maintain a clean and safe environment including but not limited to: patients room, ward hallway, store rooms & nurses station. To participate in the maintenance of the stores, supplies and utilise consumables effectively. To be flexible in working patterns, including weekends, depending on the need and ward activities To be flexible and adaptable in working in different departments when needed and during department closures. To escort patients to other departments and on as needs basis to other hospitals. To complete all nursing documentation in line with the Hospitals policies, procedures and protocols. To undertake daily, weekly and monthly safety checks on the ward when assigned accordingly To chaperone / assist consultants with procedures and assist nurses when carry out nursing interventions. To undertake weight and height measurements, collection an