West London NHS Trust

BULK Recruitment - Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

West London Forensic Services

Uxbridge Road, Southall. UB1 3HW

Healthcare Facilitator

Band 3

Not accepting overseas applicants on this vacancy, and this vacancy may close early due to the high volumes of applications.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Healthcare Facilitator to join our team at West London Forensic Services, St Bernard's Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the recovery of individuals in a Men Medium and Low Secure mental health settings. As a Healthcare Facilitator, you will support service users by helping to address their physical, psychological, recreational, social and spiritual needs under the guidance of registered qualified professionals. You will work within a team that values respect, dignity, and person-centred care, making a difference in the lives of those we serve.

The post holder will carry out duties as designated by the nurse in charge and report on the patient's condition. They will maintain the orderliness, hygiene and safety of the ward environment and will be required to undertake routine clerical duties.

The post-holder will be responsible for contributing to healthcare under the supervision of a registered member of staff providing a recovery focused approach to physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care to service users.

WE ARE NOT OFFERING SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE

Main duties of the job

Overview of Main Duties and Responsibilities

We are looking for enthusiastic and highly experienced Band 3 Health Care Facilitators to join our team and help us to provide the highest quality care to meet the therapeutic needs of our patients during this time.

The post-holder will be responsible for contributing to healthcare under the supervision of a registered member of staff providing a recovery focused approach to physical, psychological, social, recreational and spiritual care to service users.

To establish and maintain communication with service users, carers and staff about routine and daily activities, overcoming any differences in communication between the people involved.

To contribute to own personal development and provide information to others to help their development.

To mentor and maintain own and others' health, safety and security and of self and others.

To make changes to own practice and offer suggestions for improving service.

To maintain the quality of own work.

To promote people's equality, diversity and rights.

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 & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 61% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.

The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby 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

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,651 to £31,312 a year per annum pro rata (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

222-SF-694-KI-2

Job locations

St Bernard's

Southall

UB1 3HW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (with a minimum of 5 A-E qualifications which must include Maths and English).
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or demonstrable experience/development

Desirable

  • Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with individuals who have experienced mental illness in a residential, community or in-patient care setting
  • Previous experience of working in a Health or Social Care setting in a paid or voluntary position.
  • Evidence of caring and/or demonstrable interest in working within a care setting
  • Courage - having the honesty and integrity to report mistakes

Desirable

  • Ability to demonstrate procedures/competencies to others

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skill
  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Able to participate and work as part of a team

Desirable

  • Knowledge/understanding of: Safeguarding a)Recovery approach b)The key sections of the Mental Health Act c)Service user involvement d)Risk management
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (with a minimum of 5 A-E qualifications which must include Maths and English).
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or demonstrable experience/development

Desirable

  • Care Certificate

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with individuals who have experienced mental illness in a residential, community or in-patient care setting
  • Previous experience of working in a Health or Social Care setting in a paid or voluntary position.
  • Evidence of caring and/or demonstrable interest in working within a care setting
  • Courage - having the honesty and integrity to report mistakes

Desirable

  • Ability to demonstrate procedures/competencies to others

Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skill
  • Able to work on own initiative
  • Able to participate and work as part of a team

Desirable

  • Knowledge/understanding of: Safeguarding a)Recovery approach b)The key sections of the Mental Health Act c)Service user involvement d)Risk management

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

Address

St Bernard's

Southall

UB1 3HW


Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West London NHS Trust

Address

St Bernard's

Southall

UB1 3HW


Employer's website

https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment and Retention Manager/Senior Nurse

Kayode Idris

K.Idris@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

07 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,651 to £31,312 a year per annum pro rata (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

222-SF-694-KI-2

Job locations

St Bernard's

Southall

UB1 3HW


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