Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified Health Care Assistant to work in the community. The post holder will support the Community nursing team in delivering an efficient and high-quality nursing service using evidence-based practice to a wide range of patients within the locality.

We are looking to recruit a Health Care Assistant to work in the Ealing Borough of London. It is essential that you have NVQ or equivalent, excellent team working and communication skills and the desire to share knowledge and work within an inter-professional framework.

You will be required to work flexibly, which will include weekends, evenings and bank holidays. We are looking for drivers who will be using their own cars to travel to patients. Working hours are between 8am to 8pm, with Early (8-4) and Late (12-8) shift.

Main duties of the job
This is a community post and therefore you must be able to travel throughout the locality, in a timely manner, carrying equipment as well as travelling with staff. You will also be expected to support students as part of their basic training and colleagues as part of their ongoing professional development. The post holder will need to attend a period of induction and training before commencing in the role.

Ealing community Partners are committed to providing a high-quality, safe and sustainable service which is fit for the future and able to reflect changing patient needs within our local community.

About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith and Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Details
Date posted: 02 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £30,630 to £32,346 a year Per Annum Inclusive of Allowances
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 222-ICS-540
Job locations: Greenford Green Clinic, Ealing Community Partners, Featherstone Road Clinic, UB2 5BQ, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Education

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent level of education
• Experience of providing health or social care.
• GCSE English
• Experience of SystmOne
• Experience of using programs e.g. Excel, Word, etc

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to prioritise and organise own workload in collaboration with qualified nurses
• A commitment to provide high quality care to clients.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Demonstrate a flexible and reliable approach to work, which meets the needs of the service
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, verbally and electronically.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have an understanding of equal opportunities and its application to practice
• Ability to impart knowledge and skills to patients/carers.
• UK Driving licence, access to own car for business purposes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name: West London NHS Trust
Employer's website: https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk

For questions about the job, contact:
Community Matron, Zoja Maskalenko, zoja.maskalenko1@nhs.net

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