Location

Goodmayes Hospital

Postcode

IG3 8XJ

Hours

Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
24-hour, 365-day shift pattern including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Salary

Band 3 - £25,760 - £27,476 per year (pro rata for part-time hours)
Plus High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS) – 15% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,870 and a maximum payment of £6,137 per annum (pro rata for part-time staff).

About the Role

NELFT is recruiting to its Health Care Assistant Talent Pool for opportunities across Mental Health Inpatient Services, including Adult, Older Adult, Children, and both Male and Female Wards.

Following interviews, successful applicants will join the talent pool and be considered for formal interviews within their preferred speciality as suitable vacancies arise. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to begin or develop a rewarding career within the NHS while delivering compassionate, recovery-focused care to people experiencing mental health challenges.

Successful candidates will become part of a multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, supporting service improvement, and working collaboratively with patients, families, and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to patients with a range of physical, cognitive, perceptual, and mental health needs.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team across inpatient wards, community settings, clinics, or patients' homes where appropriate.
• Deliver person-centred care in line with individual care and treatment plans.
• Carry out and monitor treatment programmes under the direction of qualified healthcare professionals.
• Promote patient recovery, independence, and wellbeing.
• Build positive relationships with patients, families, carers, and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to effective communication within the team.
• Work flexibly across a 24-hour, 365-day rota, including nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality patient care.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Passion for supporting people experiencing mental health challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, caring, and patient-centred approach.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality care.
• Unrestricted right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available for this role).

Desirable

• Previous experience working within healthcare or social care.
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health conditions.
• Knowledge of recovery-focused care and person-centred approaches.

About You

We're looking for individuals who:

• Are kind, respectful, and committed to working together with their communities.
• Are enthusiastic about developing a career within the NHS.
• Can remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations.
• Have a positive attitude towards learning and professional development.
• Share NELFT's values of kindness, respect, and collaboration.

Benefits

• Opportunity to join the NELFT Health Care Assistant Talent Pool.
• Access to interviews for permanent Health Care Assistant vacancies across your preferred mental health specialities.
• NHS Band 3 salary with High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS).
• Comprehensive induction, training, and career development opportunities.
• Work within supportive multidisciplinary teams.
• Opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career within the NHS.
• Contribute to improving the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges.

Additional Information

• Job Reference: 3ARL-001569
• Department: 395 Acute & Rehabilitation L2
• Staff Group: Support Services
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Job Type: Full Time
• Closing Date: 3 August 2026

Please note: This advert is for the Health Care Assistant Talent Pool and is not a direct vacancy. Successful applicants will join the talent pool and be invited to interview for suitable permanent Health Care Assistant opportunities within their preferred mental health inpatient services as positions become available.