Healthcare Assistant jobs in London offer one of the most fulfilling and in-demand career paths available in the UK’s largest and most dynamic city. London’s National Health Service (NHS) trusts, private hospitals, care homes, and community health providers are actively recruiting compassionate and dedicated healthcare support workers to meet growing patient demand across the capital’s diverse communities.
The role of Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is central to the delivery of quality patient care in the UK, and London’s healthcare sector offers excellent hourly rates, NHS pension benefits, free training and career development, and the opportunity to work toward a registered nursing qualification through programmes such as the Nursing Associate pathway or Apprenticeship Degree in Nursing.
Job Overview
| Company Name | London Bridge Healthcare Trust |
| Location | Southwark, London SE1 |
| Department | Inpatient Ward & Community Care |
| Salary | £23,615 – £25,655 per annum (NHS Band 2–3) |
| Employment Type | Full-Time, Permanent (37.5 hours/week) |
| Education | GCSEs (or equivalent) + Healthcare Diploma (Preferred) |
| Gender | All Genders Welcome |
| Experience Level | 6 Months+ in Care (Preferred); Freshers Considered |
| Start Date | Rolling Recruitment — Apply Now |
About the Role
London Bridge Healthcare Trust is seeking compassionate and skilled Healthcare Assistants to join its inpatient wards, day procedure units, and community outreach teams across South London. As an HCA, you will work under the supervision of registered nurses and allied health professionals to deliver fundamental aspects of patient care including personal hygiene assistance, nutrition support, vital signs monitoring, mobility assistance, and patient companionship. This is a hands-on, people-centred role that requires emotional resilience, physical stamina, and a genuine commitment to improving patient outcomes and experience at every interaction.
Your Responsibilities
- Deliver personal care support to patients including bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, continence care, and pressure ulcer prevention positioning.
- Accurately record and report patient vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and fluid balance.
- Assist patients with meals including positioning, feeding support for those who require assistance, and monitoring nutritional intake.
- Help patients move safely within the ward environment using appropriate manual handling techniques, equipment, and transfer aids.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and therapeutic environment by following infection prevention and control protocols at all times.
- Provide emotional support and reassurance to anxious, confused, or distressed patients and their visiting family members.
- Collect and label clinical specimens accurately and transport to the laboratory within the required timeframe.
- Document all care provided in the patient’s electronic care record (EPR) accurately and within clinical shift timescales.
- Support ward nurses with clinical tasks such as wound care assistance, catheter care, and medication administration observations.
What You Bring
- Minimum 3 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including English and Maths, or equivalent Level 2 qualification.
- Healthcare diploma, NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or Care Certificate is highly preferred.
- Minimum 6 months of paid or voluntary experience in a care, hospital, or community health setting.
- Genuine empathy for patients from diverse backgrounds with exceptional communication and listening skills.
- Understanding of basic infection control procedures, manual handling principles, and patient dignity standards.
- Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure in a busy clinical environment with fluctuating workloads.
- Right to Work in the United Kingdom — NHS trusts are registered Skilled Worker visa sponsors for eligible candidates.
- Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check is mandatory prior to employment commencement.
Benefits
- Salary of £23,615–25,655 per annum on NHS Agenda for Change Band 2–3 pay scale.
- NHS Pension Scheme membership — one of the most generous defined benefit pensions available in the UK.
- 27 days annual leave rising to 33 days after 10 years, plus 8 bank holidays per annum.
- Sponsored access to the Care Certificate and NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
- NHS staff discounts at over 1,000 retailers, gyms, restaurants, and leisure venues across the UK.
- Free or heavily subsidised mandatory training including manual handling, fire safety, and infection control updates.
- Access to the Nursing Associate or Registered Nurse Degree Apprenticeship for career progression within the NHS.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free counselling, financial advice, and wellbeing support.
- Flexible working requests considered including part-time, job share, and compressed hours arrangements.
How to Apply
Ready to advance your career? Submit your updated CV to the email address below. Our hiring team reviews all applications and will reach out to shortlisted candidates with further instructions. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best of luck.
Email: hca.recruitment@londonbridgehealthcare.nhs.uk
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