Health Care AssistantBand 2

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant for The Children’s Ward, requiring inpatient care experience. This role involves delivering high-quality care to young patients, including personal care and monitoring. Opportunities for professional development are available through the Trust's connections with local universities.

Benefits

Ongoing personal development support

Connections with local universities for further growth

Qualifications

• Experience as HCA or with children is preferred.
• Experience working with children and in a ward/hospital caring role.
• Digital documentation experience expected.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care to children and young people under guidance.
• Monitoring vital signs and assisting in clinical care.
• Supporting children during mental health crises.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English

Care certificate

Job description

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05.07.2025

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Job overview

Band 2 – Healthcare Assistant – The Children’s Ward

We are looking to recruit a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant to contribute to the development and delivery of compassionate, high-quality care for children and young people.

An exciting opportunity is available for full or part-time Band 2 Healthcare Assistants on The Children’s Ward at Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children. Applicants must have inpatient care experience and evidence of personal development. Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills are essential; previous paediatric experience is required.

We support your ongoing personal development, tailored to your needs, with opportunities through our practice development team and links with Kingston and St George’s Universities.

For more information or to arrange an informal visit, contact Vicky Oades, Senior Sister, at 0208 296 3033 or Lin McGraw, Paediatric Matron, at 0208 296 3065.

Children’s Services

Women & Children’s Directorate

Epsom and St. Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Main duties of the job

• Work under the guidance of a trained nurse, providing personal care to children and young people admitted to the ward.
• Undertake vital signs monitoring.
• Provide enteral feeding for children with complex needs.
• Support children and individuals experiencing mental health crises.
• Develop extended skills such as ECG and venepuncture with training.

Working for our organisation

Our Trusts serve a population of four million in South West London and North East Surrey, including St George’s Hospital, St Helier Hospital, and Epsom Hospital. Since 2021, our two Trusts operate as a hospitals group, fostering collaboration on research, education, and workforce development.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job summary

Working under supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will deliver high-quality nursing care to children and young people as part of a team. The HCA is responsible for their own practice within defined competence limits, with accountability retained by the RN.

Clinical Duties

• Deliver clinical care within protocols, competencies, and scope.
• Provide patient-centered, compassionate care under supervision.
• Maintain effective communication with the supervising nurse, other disciplines, children, young people, and families.
• Keep accurate, confidential nursing records, reporting to the RN.
• Provide direct care within competence, assisting in discharge processes.
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of medical devices.
• Report serious incidents appropriately.
• Develop understanding of governance and risk management.
• Assist with clerical and housekeeping duties.

Person specification

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• Care certificate
• Experience as HCA or with children

Experience and knowledge

• Experience working with children
• Experience in a ward/hospital caring role
• Digital documentation experience
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding

Please ensure your application reflects the job description and person specification, as it will be assessed and scored accordingly.

References must cover 3 years of employment or education, from professional email addresses. If unavailable, inform interviewers to prevent delays.

The closing date may be earlier if sufficient applications are received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email/SMS. A DBS check is required for roles involving access to vulnerable groups.