Healthcare Assistant | West London NHS Trust in Isleworth

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Acute Mental Health Service (AMHS) at Lakeside Mental Health Unit. We are looking for candidates with a passion for providing the best possible care, possessing sound knowledge of caring effectively for people with mental health problems and physical health needs.

This vacancy will close once a sufficient number of applications have been received. The advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025.

Notes: We do not offer sponsorships for this role, therefore only applicants with a right to work in the UK status will be considered for shortlisting. Covid-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this role, unless an exemption applies. The successful applicant may have contact with vulnerable service users and we will therefore seek proof of being fully vaccinated during the recruitment process.

• To undertake tasks in delivering patient care, rehabilitation or social care as directed by service professionals.
• To assist the nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team by carrying out delegated aspects of personal patient care.
• To carry out physical observation and to elevate when needed.
• To progress patient treatment, care planning and observe any changes that affect the individual and accurately communicate these.
• To work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, liaise with the team and other relevant agencies effectively, ensure a coordinated approach to patient care and attend team meetings as required.
• To maintain timely and accurate records of work undertaken, including documentation in line with service standards.
• To prompt medication as directed by a registered health care professional.
• To be professionally responsible for adhering to Trust policies and procedures.

• Right to work in UK – no sponsorship.
• Evidence‑based, patient‑focused care orientation.
• Forward‑thinking, emotionally resilient, and able to provide high‑quality care.
• Commitment to equal opportunities, non‑discriminatory practices and being an effective team player.
• Sound knowledge of caring for people with mental health problems and physical health needs.
• Enthusiastic, innovative, high‑motivated and eager to contribute to shaping and delivering modern mental health care.
• Full COVID‑19 vaccination (unless exempt).

About West London NHS Trust: West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse providers of mental health, community and social care in the UK. Our 3,982 staff care for people in hospital and in the community, helping them to recover and go on to lead full and productive lives. We aim to be the best organisation of our kind in the country. We provide care and treatment for more than 800,000 people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow, delivering services in the community (at home, in GP surgeries and care homes), hospital, specialist clinics and forensic (secure) units. We were rated good overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Together, we’re committed to promoting hope and wellbeing, working with patients, service users, carers, families and partners across the communities we serve. We are keen to ensure that our workforce reflects the community it serves, particularly in terms of ethnicity, gender, disability, LGBTQ+ and experience of mental illness.