Job summary To provide care to a specific patient or group of patients without constant direct supervision from a qualified nurse To report patient condition to a qualified nurse Main duties of the job Provide reassurance and support to patients and carers/family Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated and records maintained Report any concerns regarding patient care About us London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people. We run major acute services at: 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 St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease 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 Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre. 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. Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £28,166 a year pa Inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 337-NP-8658SM Job locations Surgical Wards, London North West University Healthcare Watford Road Harrow HA1 3UJ Job description Job responsibilities Support patients and relatives in distress and recognize when advise should be sought from a health care professional Ability to work as part of a team For full duties and responsibilities please see attached Job Description and Person Specification Job description Job responsibilities Support patients and relatives in distress and recognize when advise should be sought from a health care professional Ability to work as part of a team For full duties and responsibilities please see attached Job Description and Person Specification Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential GCSE Level or equivalent in English and maths Desirable NVQ Level 2 Knowledge and Experience Essential Previous Caring Role Desirable Experience in managing vital signs - Temperature, Blood Pressure, Pulse Skills, Abilities and Attributes Essential Good interpersonal Skills and communication skills Good Customer Care Skills Computer Skills Ability to work within a team Good Time keeping Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential GCSE Level or equivalent in English and maths Desirable NVQ Level 2 Knowledge and Experience Essential Previous Caring Role Desirable Experience in managing vital signs - Temperature, Blood Pressure, Pulse Skills, Abilities and Attributes Essential Good interpersonal Skills and communication skills Good Customer Care Skills Computer Skills Ability to work within a team Good Time keeping 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 London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust Address Surgical Wards, London North West University Healthcare Watford Road Harrow HA1 3UJ Employer's website https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)